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Dependency search order

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Description

Hi! What is the dependency search order when a library referenced by sample.node is not to be found near sample.node ?
Kind of related to this one https://github.com/nodejs/node-gyp/issues/2359

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Research direction

Start by reading the dependency-search behavior around sample.node and the related node-gyp issue #2359. Determine where the search order is defined or explained, then document the order clearly so the behavior can be verified from the issue's question.

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Tech stack
nodejs
Domain
build-system, tooling
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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