JSExportAll

JSExportAll is a conceptual proposal or feature discussed within the JavaScript ecosystem, primarily related to module systems and how they manage exports. The core idea behind JSExportAll is to provide a more convenient and potentially more efficient way to export all members of a module, rather than explicitly listing each one. This could simplify code in scenarios where a module exports a large number of items or when the exact list of exports might change frequently.

Different interpretations or implementations of JSExportAll might exist. One common understanding is that it would allow a developer to write something like export * from './other-module'; which would re-export all named exports from './other-module'. This is distinct from exporting the default export of a module, which typically requires explicit handling. The goal is to reduce boilerplate code and improve maintainability, especially in larger projects or when composing modules.

While not a formal, universally adopted JavaScript specification feature in all its conceptual forms, the spirit of JSExportAll is addressed by existing module system features. For instance, the ES module system allows re-exporting using the 'export * from ...' syntax, which achieves a similar outcome for named exports. The discussion around JSExportAll often highlights the desire for a more streamlined developer experience when dealing with module exports and re-exports. Its existence as a concept often spurs discussions about the evolution of JavaScript's module capabilities.