Node.js · Senior · Question 50 of 75

What do module customization hooks (`module.register`, `registerHooks`) allow?

1Running modules on GPU
2Registering global variables for all modules
✓Correct answer: Changing how modules are resolved and loaded, e.g. to transpile files, mock modules in tests or load from custom sources

Explanation

Tools like tsx and test runners use them. They replace the old --loader approach and the hacks on require.extensions.

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