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The Importance of CommonJS and the Challenges of Transitioning to ESM
This chapter explores the ongoing relevance and benefits of CommonJS (CJS) in package modernization, highlighting its widespread usage and faster performance in certain scenarios. It emphasizes the need to avoid breaking the web when introducing new web standards and discusses the challenges associated with transitioning to ECMAScript Modules (ESM).