How to Send Files in Express JS | Fix __dirname Not Working in Express JS

In this video, we dive into fixing the common issue of __dirname and __filename not working in Express JS (ESM). Learn how to properly structure your project, get the actual file path, and use sendFile to serve files. By the end, you’ll be able to confidently send files in Express without errors. Perfect for beginners and intermediate Node.js developers! 💸 Get All My YouTube Videos' Source Code for just ₹249! Grab Now - https://thapatechnical.shop/source-code 📺 Watch the complete Node.JS Playlist here :   • Node JS Tutorial for Beginners in Hindi - ...   🔥 Access Source Code, PPT & Notes here for Free : https://www.thapatechnical.com/2024/1... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🚀 Boost Your Skills with these Pre-Requisite Videos: 🔗 Best HTML Course -    • HTML Complete Tutorial for Beginners in Hi...   🔗 Best CSS Course -    • Complete CSS Tutorial for Beginners in Hin...   🔗 JavaScript Basics Course Part 1 -    • JavaScript Full Course Tutorial for Beginn...   🔗 JavaScript Advanced Course Part 2 -    • JavaScript Advanced full Course Tutorial🔥1...   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 💸 Build Your Own E-commerce Website for Free! - https://www.thapatechnical.com/2024/0... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✌️ Join Us! 🚀 Become a Member: Unlock perks, free source code, and more Join Now :    / @thapatechnical   📷 Connect on Instagram:   / thapatechnical   🗨️ Join Our Discord Server: Hang out with fellow programmers Discord Link:   / discord   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⌛TIMELINE⏳ 0:00 Introduction to sendFile in Express JS 0:25 Setting Up the Folder Structure 1:20 Why __dirname and __filename Don’t Work in ESM 3:10 Alternative to __dirname in Express 5:00 Getting the Actual Pathname in Express JS 6:10 Sending Files in Express with sendFile 7:05 Proper Way to Use sendFile in Express JS 9:20 Outro and Final Tips