require

When writing JavaScript, some developers prefer not to use semicolons for a cleaner code. However, there are situations where we need to be careful, especially when using the require() function in Node.js to load external modules and files. In certain cases, you may encounter an error like this: TypeError: require(...) is not a function This error can be a bit confusing. Let’s go over how this error can occur. For example, let’s say you require a library and then need to execute some code at the root level using an immediately-invoked async function:...

To incorporate npm packages into your Netlify Functions, follow these steps: Start by creating a package.json file in the root folder of your project: npm init -y Afterward, install the necessary npm package(s). As an example, let’s install the axios package: npm install axios This process generates a node_modules folder and a package-lock.json file. Ensure that you commit both files. It is essential to add the node_modules content to the repository you intend to deploy....