Is it possible to write a JS library using ES6 modules, but still being able to use it in a NodeJS back-end?

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I would like to write a JavaScript library using ES6 modules to manage submodules. I would also like to be able to use it in both front-end applications (with babel and webpack) and NodeJS back-end projects.

Is there a way to "build" the library, written with ES6 modules, in order to use it also as a NodeJS library?

When you publish your lib you can send your es5 compatible bundle. Also node 8 covers pretty much all es6. — Gabriel Bleu, Mar 16 '18 at 21:32

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I believe this question is related with Webpack for back-end?

But yes, it is possible. You just need to install babel and webpack and then you will be all set

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Victor Oliveira

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 16 '18 at 21:15

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Yes! webpack supports both node and web targets! You can find more information about how to set this in your config at webpack.js.org/configuration/target

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Is it possible to write a JS library using ES6 modules, but still being able to use it in a NodeJS back-end?

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