require-addon

// This example demonstrates how to set up and use require-addon // to load a native C++ module, typically compiled to a .node file. // For a real scenario, you would have a precompiled native addon // in your project structure. // Step 1: Import the require-addon module using CommonJS syntax. // The package is designed to extend the global 'require' object. const addonLoader = require('require-addon'); // Step 2: Assign the imported function to require.addon. // This makes the native addon loading utility available globally via 'require'. require.addon = addonLoader; // Step 3: Load the native addon. // The first argument is the path to the addon's directory (often '.', meaning current directory). // The second argument is typically __filename, providing context for resolving relative paths. // This call will attempt to find and load the appropriate .node file for the current platform and architecture. try { const bindings = require.addon('.', __filename); console.log('Native addon loaded successfully!'); // Here, 'bindings' would be an object exposing functions from your C++ addon. // For example, if your addon had a 'hello' function: // console.log(bindings.hello()); // Assuming it returns a string like "Hello from C++!" console.log('Bindings object:', bindings); // In a real application, you would now call methods on the 'bindings' object. } catch (error) { console.error('Failed to load native addon:', error.message); console.error('Ensure your native addon is correctly compiled and located.'); } // To make this runnable, you would need an actual native addon compiled. // This snippet primarily shows the API usage.