Export a function from a NodeJS module in 2 different ways.

Question

Considering the following utility module :

```javascript
// UtilsModule.js
function getRandomInteger(){
  return Math.round(Math.random()* Number.MAX_VALUE);
}
```

Which I can export in 2 ways:

1.`exports.getRandomInteger= getRandomInteger;`
2.` module. exports= getRandomInteger;`

Is there a difference between these 2 ways of exporting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because depending on the way used, the`getRandomInteger` function will not be exported in the same object.

Answer

No, there is no difference.`exports` is a simple shortcut to`module.exports`.

Answer

Yes, because in one case, Node instantiates the module once in memory, while in the other case, the module is read at each`require()`.

Answer

No, there is no difference. Moreover`exports` is being deprecated and will soon disappear from the`module.exports` profile.

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