How crazy is this decision?

Question

Node.js

I decided to experiment and include a third-party js file into the main js file without exports:
eval(fs.readFileSync(__dirname + '/foo.js') + '');
The output suits me, but:
1) Does anyone actually do this?
2) What are the disadvantages of such a solution?

Answer 1

By the looks of it, you're solving your architectural problems through muddy hacks. You can of course, but this is not a solution.
If the module is large and does too much, break it up into smaller ones, make one a facade, and it will simply contain a set of submodules. You instantiate others inside and forward calls to them.

Answer 2

1. You. Looks like no one else
2. Scope is the same, modularity goes to hell. As, however, and compatibility. In addition, require is more low-level, it is an api feature, almost a kernel one. Those. will be faster.