__dirname Makes a Comeback in Node.js ES Modules
This article walks you through my experience transitioning from CommonJS to ES Modules in Node.js, with a focus on the challenges of accessing the current module directory and file paths. It covers the frustrations I encountered with the old, cumbersome workaround and the relief brought by the introduction of import.meta.dirname and import.meta.filename. These improvements have significantly streamlined my coding process, and I am eager to share how they can simplify your JavaScript development as well.
