Can't use import syntax Error while importing uuid

Question

I am trying to import uuid like

import { v1 as uuidv1 } from 'uuid';

But I get a syntax error

Cannot use import statement outside a module

Answer 1

because nodejs doesn't support BABEL!

try:

const { v1 as uuid} = require('uuid');

If you need BABEL you must add it and enable it: look this: https://dev.to/ganeshmani/configuring-babel-for-node-js-express-server-35hp or google it.