Node.js · Junior · Question 19 of 75

What does `import()` (with parentheses) do?

1Imports only types for TypeScript
✓Correct answer: Loads a module dynamically at runtime and returns a promise of its namespace
3Imports a module synchronously, like require()

Explanation

Dynamic import() works in both CommonJS and ESM. It is useful for loading code on demand or importing an ES module from CommonJS.

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