Cannot import javascript file in Gulpfile

Question

I try to use function from another Javascript file in my Gulpfile, but cannot make it work so far.

The file I need to access in Gulpfile:

var hello = function(){
   console.log('Hello')
}

And the way I require it in my Gulpfile:

var tools = require('./public/js/tools.js'); 
gulp.task('create_subscriptions', function(){
    tools.hello();
});

tools.hello() is not a function is triggered.

What do I do wrong here?

Edit

I did

module.exports = {
    hello: hello()
};

Whats the difference wit exports.hello = hello?

Possible duplicate of What is the purpose of Node.js module.exports and how do you use it? — Sven Schoenung
– Sven Schoenung, Commented Oct 28, 2016 at 8:47
You should remove () unless you return a new function.. So, hello: hello — Roberto14
– Roberto14, Commented Oct 28, 2016 at 8:49

Quentin · Accepted Answer · 2016-10-28 08:49:20Z

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You didn't export anything from your module. Local variables are not exposed, you need to explicitly mark them as public.

exports.hello = hello;

hello: hello()

You have () after the variable holding the function. You are calling it and assigning the return value (which is not a function) to your hello property.

edited Oct 28, 2016 at 8:49

answered Oct 28, 2016 at 8:44

Quentin

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Mornor Over a year ago

Thanks a lot. Can you check my edit and may be explain me?

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