Node.js · Junior · Question 37 of 75

Can you use `await` at the top level of a file (outside any function) in Node.js?

1Yes, in both CommonJS and ES modules
✓Correct answer: Yes, in ES modules
3No, never

Explanation

Top-level await is part of ES modules. In CommonJS you must wrap the code in an async function.

Further reading

Node.js API: ECMAScript modules ↗

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