Path is an exact replica of the NodeJS 'path' module that is available on the NPM registry. This useful JavaScript utility module assists you in handling and transforming file paths. Whether you are using Windows or POSIX operating systems, you can rely on this module for consistent and reliable results.
To utilize the path module, you first need to install it via NPM. You can do so by running the following command in your project directory:
$ npm install --save path
After installation, you can import it to your JavaScript file using require
directive and use its functionalities. Some of its most commonly used methods are path.join()
, path.resolve()
, path.basename()
, path.dirname()
, etc.
Here's a basic usage example:
const path = require('path');
// Joining two paths
let joinedPath = path.join('/user', 'bin');
console.log(joinedPath);
// Output: '/user/bin'
// Resolving a path
let resolvedPath = path.resolve('/user/bin', '../lib');
console.log(resolvedPath);
// Output: '/user/lib'
The comprehensive documentation of the path module can be found on the NodeJS official website at Path Module Documentation. All methods and their explanations, along with examples, are thoroughly detailed in this resource. Whenever you want to dive deeper into the path module functionalities, this is the go-to place.