how to get a file without requiring in node.js?

Question

I have tons of files where I have to add this function.

const Media  = require("../../functions/Media");
Media(....);

Is there any way to:

Directly add Media() function without requiring the file

You can do this in your main file: `global.Media = require(..)` then it will be available in every file like this `Media(....);` — Molda, Sep 23 '21 at 07:54
Did you put it in the main file that is the starting point of your application? — codejockie, Sep 23 '21 at 08:03
@codejockie yes. I added it into the file that starts first & from where all other files are executed — Andy-THE-Coder, Sep 23 '21 at 08:06
You could try creating a function and exporting it, then import/require it where ever you want it. — codejockie, Sep 23 '21 at 08:08

Harshit Rastogi · Answer 1 · 2021-09-23T08:24:19.483

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Try declaring it as global in index file:

const {Media} = require('./functions/Media');

global.MediaGlobal = function Media(input) {
   Media(input)
}

edited Sep 23 '21 at 08:24

answered Sep 23 '21 at 07:54

Harshit Rastogi

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`global.Media = require('./functions/Media');` I did this in my index.js But its showing error: `Media is not defined` – Andy-THE-Coder Sep 23 '21 at 08:00
Check my updated answer – Harshit Rastogi Sep 23 '21 at 08:24

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 23 '21 at 08:25

It really depends on the framework you are using. You need to find the starting index file and append all global functions there. Samples are given below.

// Override Globals in Backend Nodejs

if (typeof global !== "undefined") {
  global.someGlobalFunction = function () {};
}
// Override Globals in Frontend Nodejs/reactjs
// Override Globals in Frontend javascript written on nodejs

if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
  window.someGlobalFunction = function () {};
}

Node.js + Express (Backend)

Look for file define server, app.listen, Defined on top before import other modules

Node.js + React (Frontend)

Look for file define react.render, app.jsx, Defined on top before import other modules

Learn the concept of polyfill:

Best way to polyfill ES6 features in React app that uses create-react-app

how to get a file without requiring in node.js?

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