What is Javascript 'require'?

Question

I was analyzing javascript codes in a chrome extension and noticed this in it.

require("name of required class/file/module") //Not sure whether it is class,file,module

May be its because I'm newbie to programming or something,but I cant find the 'require' keyword in javascript reference or documentation.There is 'import' statement for importing modules. I googled for require for javascript but all I can find is the 'require' for node.js, the server side scripting using javascript. I am talking about chrome extension/client side script.Does anyone have any idea about this ?

require() isn't a keyword. It's a function defined either by the environment (Node.js), a library (e.g. RequireJS), or a build tool (e.g., Browserify). AMD and CommonJS are the common standards related to require(), each defining it differently. (The snippet appears to follow CommonJS-style.) — Jonathan Lonowski
– Jonathan Lonowski, Commented Feb 23, 2016 at 4:53

TeaCoder · Accepted Answer · 2016-02-23 04:54:01Z

4

require method is part of the commonjs file and module loader. You can check more details in their Sample page.

answered Feb 23, 2016 at 4:54

TeaCoder

1,96715 silver badges13 bronze badges

Sign up to request clarification or add additional context in comments.

Comments

Ankur Rana · Accepted Answer · 2016-02-23 04:49:07Z

2

You may be looking for requirejs.

RequireJS is a JavaScript file and module loader. It is optimized for in-browser use, but it can be used in other JavaScript environments, like Rhino and Node. Using a modular script loader like RequireJS will improve the speed and quality of your code.

answered Feb 23, 2016 at 4:49

Ankur Rana

889 bronze badges

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

What is Javascript 'require'?

2 Answers 2

Comments

Comments

Your Answer

Linked

Hot Network Questions

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

2 Answers 2

Comments

Comments

Your Answer

Sign up or log in

Post as a guest

Linked

Related