requiring code fails to work no matter what I try

Question

I'm attempting to break down my Discord bot into different files to keep everything neat. I've created a test file and tested it out, and it either fails to load or doesn't at all. Please let me know if there's anything I should add / fix.

required code:

module.exports.stupid = (bot) => {

bot.on('messageCreate', (msg) => {
    if (msg.content === 'yes'){
        bot.createMessage(msg.channel.id,'yes!!')
    }
});

}

How I'm requiring it: var cm1 = require('./staff.js') -- I've tried const var & let

The require is placed after all of the npm libraries have been required.

"fails to work" is not something JavaScript says. What is the *exact* error you're getting? — tadman, Jul 10 '20 at 19:04
If you're just calling `require` then that code, which is a function, won't do anything unless you call it. — tadman, Jul 10 '20 at 19:07
Even if I remove the var or anything, still fails to "load" the code. — , Jul 10 '20 at 19:09
This is some of the stuff that's after the require: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/717822384198910042/731226423615815691/unknown.png — , Jul 10 '20 at 19:13
It's always a good idea to include code within the question itself, not with attached screenshots. — lostsource, Jul 10 '20 at 19:16

lostsource · Accepted Answer · 2020-07-10T19:20:56.833

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Assuming the file require_me.js contains the following

module.exports.someMethod = () => {

}

And you require the file from main.js.

const myModule = require('./require_me.js');

You need to call your method after requiring a module.

myModule.someMethod();

https://nodejs.org/api/modules.html#modules_module_exports

edited Jul 10 '20 at 19:20

answered Jul 10 '20 at 19:15

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