Please Stop Using Barrel Files
Read OriginalThis technical article discusses why developers should avoid using barrel files (index.js/index.ts files that re-export modules) in JavaScript and TypeScript projects. It explains how barrel files can lead to circular dependency issues, negatively impact tooling performance, and create import confusion. The author provides concrete examples and advocates for importing directly from specific module files instead.
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