Modules in JavaScript allow developers to break down code into reusable, self-contained units, with each module encapsulating its own scope.
JavaScript supports two primary module systems: CommonJS and ES Modules (ESM).
While CommonJS is synchronous and widely used in older Node.js projects, ES Modules (ESM) are asynchronous, support static analysis, and work in both browsers and Node.js (Node.js 12 onwards).
ES Modules are the standardized, modern approach preferred for new projects due to features like browser support, tree shaking, and asynchronous loading. However, CommonJS remains relevant for legacy Node.js projects.