How to fix Error: Cannot find module './module-name' in Node.js

What this error means

Placeholder meaning for Cannot find module with relative path. This error needs detailed documentation.

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Common causes

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How to fix "Error: Cannot find module './module-name'"

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Official resources & further reading

• 📚Node.js Official Documentation
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  Node.js CommonJS Modules API - require() and relative paths(Official Docs)
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  Node.js Packages documentation - module resolution(Official Docs)
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  How to work around '../../../' relative path imports in Node.js(GitHub)
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  Better Stack - How to resolve Cannot Find Module error in Node.js