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Syntax: define() to define modules and asynchronous loading.
Use ‍Cases: Widely used in browser-based⁢ applications, especially ‍before⁢ ES modules‍ became prevalent.
Example:

javascript
    // moduleA.js
    define(function() {
      return function() {
        console.log("Hello from Module A!");
      };
    });

    // moduleB.js
    define(['./moduleA'], function(moduleA) {
      moduleA();
    });
    

3. Universal Module Definition (UMD)

UMD‍ aims to be compatible with⁣ both CommonJS and AMD, providing a single module format that works in various environments. It attempts to detect‍ the ‍module system and adapt accordingly.

Syntax: A wrapper function that checks ⁢for different module⁣ environments.
Use Cases: Useful‌ for creating libraries that need to work in both Node.js and the browser.

4. ⁤ECMAScript​ Modules (ESM)

The official standard module system for JavaScript,⁤ introduced with ES6 (ES2015). ESM uses static analysis to⁢ determine module dependencies, enabling optimizations and ⁢better performance.

Syntax: import to import modules‍ and export to export functionality.
Use Cases: Increasingly becoming the​ preferred module format for ‍modern⁤ JavaScript progress.
* ‌ Example:

javascript
    // moduleA.js
    export function sayHello() {
      console.log("Hello from Module A!");
    }

    // moduleB.js
    import { sayHello } from './moduleA.js';
    sayHello();
    

How​ Module Loaders work: A Closer Look

Irrespective​ of ⁤the ⁢format,