Node.js · Junior · Question 15 of 75

What is required in an ES module import of a local file that is optional in `require()`?

1The await keyword
✓Correct answer: The file extension, e.g. import x from "./utils.js"
3A leading @ in the path

Explanation

ESM in Node.js follows URL rules, so relative imports must include the extension. require("./utils") can guess .js, .json or index.js.

Further reading

Node.js API: ECMAScript modules ↗

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