What does the __dirname variable provide in a Node.js module?

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What does the __dirname variable provide in a Node.js module?

Key points

  • __dirname gives the exact path of the current module directory
  • It is not the root directory of npm global packages or the directory where Node.js is installed
  • Helps in accessing files within the same module or directory

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