how to use the readlinksync function from fs-extra in javascript

To use the readlinkSync function from the fs-extra module in JavaScript, you can follow these steps:

1. Install the fs-extra module using npm, by running the following command in your terminal:

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npm install fs-extra
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2. Require the fs-extra module in your JavaScript code, along with the built-in fs module:

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const fs = require('fs');
const fse = require('fs-extra');
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3. Use the readlinkSync function to read the symlink at the specified path, and return the resolved path:

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try {
  const resolvedPath = fse.readlinkSync('/path/to/symlink');
  console.log(`Resolved path: ${resolvedPath}`);
} catch (err) {
  console.error(`Error reading symlink: ${err}`);
}
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Note that readlinkSync is a synchronous function, which means it will block the execution of the program until it completes. This can be useful in certain cases, but can also affect the performance of your program if used excessively. Always be mindful of your use of synchronous code.