How to Fix the TypeError: Cannot Assign to Read Only Property 'exports' of Object '#<Object>' Error

While working on a project, you might encounter the following error: TypeError: Cannot assign to read only property 'exports' of object '#<Object>' This error is typically generated by Webpack and indicates that you are attempting to use CommonJS syntax when you should be using ES modules. Instead of using the CommonJS syntax: const myfunction = () => {} module.exports = myfunction you should use the ES Modules syntax: const myfunction = () => {} export default myfunction To import an exported function or object, you can use the following syntax:...

Introduction to ES Modules

ES Modules is the standard method for working with modules in ECMAScript. While Node.js has been using the CommonJS standard for years, the browser did not have a native module system until the standardization of ES Modules in ES6. Now, ES Modules are supported in major browsers like Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox (since version 60). Modules are a powerful tool that allows you to encapsulate functionality and expose it to other JavaScript files as libraries....

Vue.js Single File Components: A Comprehensive Guide

In this article, we will explore how Vue.js simplifies the process of creating a single file responsible for all aspects of a component. By centralizing the responsibility for appearance and behavior, Vue.js offers a convenient approach known as Single File Components. Traditionally, a Vue component can be declared in a JavaScript file (.js) using the Vue.component method or within a new Vue instance. However, Vue.js introduces a new file format called ....