process.cwd()
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What is process.cwd()?
process.cwd() returns the current working directory of the Node.js process, which is the directory from which the script was launched. Unlike __dirname, it reflects the shell's working directory, not the file's location. It is useful when your application needs to resolve paths relative to where it was started.
Free resources to learn process.cwd()
- Official docsprocess.cwd()
- ArticleWhat's the difference between process.cwd() vs __dirname?
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process.cwd(): common questions
Can I learn process.cwd() in Hindi?
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Is this process.cwd() tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 50 of 113 in the free Node.js roadmap, in stage 7, Working with Files. If you are new to Node.js, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.