Lea Verou • 7/20/2020

Import non-ESM libraries in ES Modules, with client-side vanilla JS

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This article provides solutions for using non-ESM JavaScript libraries (those using globals or CommonJS) within ES Modules in client-side, vanilla JS environments. It covers importing libraries for side effects, explains compatibility requirements, and addresses challenges like CORS and strict mode when working with legacy code in modern module systems.

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