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# [What Happens When You Import Anything in Node.js?](https://blog.hassanbahati.com/what-happens-when-you-import-anything-in-nodejs?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Ever wondered what really happens when you import a module in Node.js? How Node.js figures out where to find the file?

Mar 6, 2025 · 5 min read · blog.hassanbahati.com  
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