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require.main.require imports do not work

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Description

TypeScript Version: 2.6.0-dev.201xxxxx

From: https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode/issues/35489#issuecomment-335689358

Code

const myModule = require.main.require('./file.js')

Run go to definition on myModule

Expected behavior:
Goes to defintion of myModule

Actual behavior:
Nothing happens. Looks like we don't understand require.main.require style imports

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Research direction

Start with the reported require.main.require('./file.js') example and trace the go-to-definition handling for this import form. Reproduce the case, then verify that go-to-definition resolves myModule to file.js rather than doing nothing.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, typescript
Domain
compilers, devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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