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Node.js Module Systems Demystified: CommonJS and ES Modules

Node.js has long relied on the CommonJS module system, which has been the backbone of how modules are structured and consumed. However, with the rise of ECMAScript Modules (ESM) as the standard for JavaScript modules, Node.js has introduced support for ES Modules alongside CommonJS. This evolution has brought more flexibility but also some nuances when it comes to module systems in Node.js.