overwrite nodejs built-in javascript libraries

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we need to update lib\buffer.js file to test out https://github.com/strongloop/node/commit/5c94ae11a20a5192e73239e50e5edbbb33e1dc80

I wonder if there is any way to pass new file or file location when starting node exe or do I have to rebuild node binaries?..

josh3736 · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-07 22:08:37Z

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Per the docs:

Node has several modules compiled into the binary. These modules are described in greater detail elsewhere in this documentation.

The core modules are defined in node's source in the lib/ folder.

Core modules are always preferentially loaded if their identifier is passed to require(). For instance, require('http') will always return the built in HTTP module, even if there is a file by that name.

So yes, you must rebuild the binary.

answered Jan 7, 2013 at 22:08

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