Question 1

How do I ignore node_modules when using glob?

Accepted Answer

Use the `ignore` option, e.g., `await glob('**/*.js', { ignore: 'node_modules/**' })`. You can also pass custom ignore functions for advanced filtering, as shown in the README examples.

Question 2

Node-glob vs fast-glob: which is better for my project?

Accepted Answer

Choose node-glob if you need strict Bash compatibility and correctness, as it prioritizes faithful semantics. Opt for fast-glob if raw speed is critical and you can tolerate some pattern matching deviations, as noted in the comparisons section.

Question 3

How to use glob with async/await in Node.js?

Accepted Answer

Call the `glob()` function, which returns a promise. For example, `const files = await glob('**/*.js')`. The README provides async examples, including error handling with AbortSignal.

Question 4

How do I match hidden files (dotfiles) with glob?

Accepted Answer

Set the `dot:true` option in the GlobOptions. By default, glob patterns don't match dotfiles unless the pattern explicitly includes a dot, as explained in the 'Dots' section of the primer.

Question 5

How to handle Windows paths correctly in glob?

Accepted Answer

Always use forward slashes in patterns. For escaping backslashes, use the `windowsPathsNoEscape:true` option, but note this prevents matching literal glob characters, as detailed in the 'Windows' section.

Question 6

Can I stream glob results to save memory?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use `globStream()` or `globStreamSync()` to get a Minipass stream that emits matches incrementally. This is ideal for large file sets to avoid loading all results into memory at once.

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