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ES Modules vs CommonJS: The Complete Guide to JavaScript Modules

`import/export` is the modern JavaScript module system, while `require/module.exports` is the older CommonJS system mainly used in Node.js. Understanding when and why each exists helps you write cleaner frontend code, maintain backend projects better, and avoid painful compatibility issues in real-w...

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