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Path Module

This lesson is part of Node.js · All levels

Summary

The path module provides a utility for manipulating string path files securely across platforms. The join, resolve, and normalize functions help to set the path without worrying about the differences between Windows and Unix separators. Using the path module prevents bugs from typing the path manually incorrectly.

Key points

Path.join unite the path section with the proper separator
Create an absolute path based on the current working directory
Path.basename, dirname, and extname disconnect path components
Always use the path module to secure across platforms (Windows and Linux)

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