In CommonJS, `exports` initially references a module’s export object and can define members of the module’s interface. Modular interfaces expose functionality while keeping implementation details hidden. section 11.1
Exports
A CommonJS variable that initially references a module's export object and can be used to define exported members.
How Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja, Second Edition covers it
- How deep it goes
- Identifies `exports` as a CommonJS mechanism but does not detail its mechanics or usage patterns.
- What it assumes
- Assumes familiarity with pre-ES6 JavaScript and builds on objects, closures, and immediate functions.
- How it connects
- Connects CommonJS with JavaScript objects, closures, immediate functions, and AMD modularization.
Related concepts
- module.exportsequivalent to · module.exports is the CommonJS property whose assigned value is exposed to other modules when they require the module.
- export methodcontrasts with · An export method is an interface element that makes data or functionality available to external consumers or systems.
- exportalternative to · An export is a JavaScript module declaration that makes bindings available to other modules.
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