why node uses require not import?

Question

I\'m learning node.js and am wondering why it uses the require syntax rather than the import syntax which React uses.

i.e.

const

Answer 1

Probably for historical reasons. node.js and chrome (v8 engine) are older than ES6 standard.

On the other hand, see: How can I use an es6 import in node?

You may use import, too.