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Module Resolution - CI/CD Glossary Definition

Module resolution turns an import string into the real file the bundler should load.

Module resolution is the process a bundler or runtime uses to turn an import specifier (like ./util or lodash) into an actual file path. Rules cover extensions, index files, node_modules lookup, and aliases.

Resolution applies configurable rules: try extensions, look in node_modules, honor aliases and the package exports field. A resolution failure produces the classic "Module not found" build error. In CI, these errors surface early and fail the build stage.

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