Understanding the glob pattern in Node.js

The text provides an in-depth tutorial on using glob patterns in Node.js to match filenames and arbitrary strings, emphasizing their utility in specifying files by extensions like .java or .json. It explains the basics of glob patterns, such as *, **, ?, and [abc], and contrasts them with regular expressions, noting their simplicity and effectiveness in certain scenarios. The guide walks through setting up a Node.js project, installing the glob package, and writing code to utilize glob patterns for file retrieval and navigation within directories. It also highlights the difference between Node.js methods process.cwd() and __dirname for accessing the current working directory. Additionally, it demonstrates how to integrate the glob package with the Node.js file system package, fs, to read file contents, showcasing practical applications of globbing in developing Node.js applications.