Lesson 20. Creating modules
After reading lesson 20, you will
- Understand what a module is
- Know how JavaScript behaves in modules
- Create modules and export values
Before you learn how to create and use ES2015 modules, let’s define what a module in JavaScript is. At its most basic, a module is a JavaScript file that has its own scope and rules, and may import or export values to be used by other modules. A module isn’t an object: it has no data type, and you can’t store one in a variable. It’s simply a tool to break apart, encapsulate, and organize your code.
Modules are a great way to separate your logic into cohesive units and share logic across files without the cumbersome use of global variables. They also allow you to import only what’s ...
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