UMD vs CommonJS

Developers should use UMD when creating JavaScript libraries that need to support both server-side (Node meets developers should learn commonjs when working with node. Here's our take.

UMD

Nice Pick

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

CommonJS

Developers should learn CommonJS when working with Node

Pros

• js applications, as it is the default module system in Node
• Related to: node-js, javascript

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

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

The Bottom Line

UMD wins

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