How Can I Alias a Default Import in Javascript?

When working with JavaScript, you may come across situations where you need to alias a default import. This can be useful when you want to give a more descriptive or shorter name to the imported module. In this blog post, we will explore two solutions to alias a default import in JavaScript.

Solution 1: Using the import statement with “as”

The first solution involves using the import statement with the as keyword to alias the default import. Here’s an example:

import DefaultModule as Alias from 'path/to/module';

In the above code snippet, we are importing the default export from the ‘path/to/module’ and assigning it an alias Alias. You can replace Alias with any name of your choice.

Solution 2: Using destructuring assignment

The second solution involves using destructuring assignment to alias the default import. Here’s an example:

import { default as Alias } from 'path/to/module';

In the above code snippet, we are using destructuring assignment to assign the default export from ‘path/to/module’ to an alias Alias. Again, you can replace Alias with any name you prefer.

Example Usage

Let’s see how we can use the alias in our code:

// Using Solution 1
Alias.someFunction();

// Using Solution 2
Alias.someFunction();

In the above code snippet, we are calling a function someFunction() from the imported module using the alias Alias.

By aliasing the default import, you can make your code more readable and concise. Choose the solution that best fits your coding style and project requirements.

That’s it! You now know how to alias a default import in JavaScript. Happy coding!