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Week2 Node Modules Guide

Node.js modules are reusable code blocks that help organize applications by separating functionality into distinct files. There are three types of modules: built-in modules provided by Node.js, local modules created by users, and third-party modules installed via npm. Module dependencies are essential for a program's functionality and are declared using require() or import.

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Week2 Node Modules Guide

Node.js modules are reusable code blocks that help organize applications by separating functionality into distinct files. There are three types of modules: built-in modules provided by Node.js, local modules created by users, and third-party modules installed via npm. Module dependencies are essential for a program's functionality and are declared using require() or import.

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Node Modules

Overview
[Link] modules are reusable blocks of code whose existence does not impact other code
unless explicitly imported. Modules help organize and structure a [Link] application by
breaking it into separate files with specific responsibilities.

Types of Node Modules

1. Built-in Modules
These are provided by [Link] out of the box.

Module Purpose

Fs File system operations (read, write, delete


files)

http Create HTTP server and handle


requests/responses

url Parse and format URLs

Path Handle file paths

Os Provides OS-related utility methods and


properties

crypto Encrypt and hash data

Example:

const fs = require('fs');
[Link]('[Link]', 'Hello World!');

2. Local Modules
Modules created by the user for their application.

Structure:

// file: [Link]
function sayHello(name) {
return `Hello, ${name}`;
}
[Link] = sayHello;
// file: [Link]
const greet = require('./greet');
[Link](greet('Neha'));

3. Third-party Modules
Installed via npm (Node Package Manager).

Examples: express,colour

Installation:
npm install express

Usage:
const express = require('express');
const app = express();

Module Structure
Every Node module has:

- require() – to import a module

- [Link] – to export functions, objects, or values

- Its own scope (variables/functions do not pollute global scope)

Creating and Using a Custom Module

[Link]

function add(a, b) {
return a + b;
}
[Link] = { add };

[Link]

const math = require('./math');


[Link]([Link](5, 3)); // Output: 8

Summary
- Use built-in modules for common tasks.

- Use local modules to split your code logically.

- Use npm modules to add powerful third-party features.


🌐 Module Dependencies in [Link]

🔶 What are Module Dependencies?

Module dependencies refer to the modules (internal or external) that your program
requires to function properly. These dependencies are declared using require() or
import.

⚙️Module Functionality in [Link]

🔶 What is Module Functionality?

It refers to what a module does — the code, functions, or classes it exports and how they
are used.

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