ES Modules vs UMD

Developers should learn ES Modules to write modular, maintainable JavaScript code that works natively in modern browsers and Node meets developers should use umd when creating javascript libraries that need to support both server-side (node. Here's our take.

ES Modules

Nice Pick

Developers should learn ES Modules to write modular, maintainable JavaScript code that works natively in modern browsers and Node

Pros

• js, reducing reliance on build tools for basic module functionality
• Related to: javascript, node-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

UMD

Developers should use UMD when creating JavaScript libraries that need to support both server-side (Node

Pros

• js) and client-side (browser) usage, or when targeting environments with different module systems like AMD and CommonJS
• Related to: javascript, commonjs

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. ES Modules is a concept while UMD is a tool. We picked ES Modules based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

ES Modules wins

Based on overall popularity. ES Modules is more widely used, but UMD excels in its own space.