Typescript module creation AMD vs Common JS

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Can any Typescript experts clarify when and why you would choose AMD vs Common JS for module creation when using Typescript?

basarat · Accepted Answer · 2013-12-05 20:57:02Z

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AMD is used in the browser (e.g RequireJS) : reason is it allows parallel download of files as network latency is a major bottleneck.

CommonJS is used in the server (e.g. nodejs) where files can be read from disk upfront, but you don't want to read a file till you try to use the code it contains.

Here is a video on the subject that further explains this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDrWLMUY0R0

answered Dec 5, 2013 at 20:57

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Ryan Cavanaugh · Accepted Answer · 2013-12-05 19:21:33Z

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Are you using require.js? Use AMD

Are you using node.js? Use CommonJS

Don't know what those are? Not using either of them? Don't use external modules.

answered Dec 5, 2013 at 19:21

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rinogo Over a year ago

This would be more helpful for beginners if a bit more explanation were included, especially along for the "Don't use external modules" advice.

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