Node.js path.delimiter: Platform-Specific Path Separator

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Node.js's path.delimiter property provides the platform-specific path separator, returning a semicolon on Windows and a colon on Linux and macOS, enabling cross-platform path handling. The property is part of the built-in path module and is commonly used to split or join multiple paths in environment variables like PATH. Example code demonstrates splitting the PATH variable into individual directory entries using the delimiter. Use cases include managing environment variable paths, creating path-based variables, and validating path entries across different operating systems. The property ensures consistent path-list handling regardless of the platform.


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