[Solved] Identify the error in this code snippet: const { fork } = require('child_process'); const child = fork(); child.send('Hi'); | Node.js

Node.js - Child Processes

Identify the error in this code snippet:

const { fork } = require('child_process');
const child = fork();
child.send('Hi');

Achild process must be awaited before sending messages

Bsend method does not exist on child process

Cfork requires a file path argument; missing here

Dfork cannot be called without new keyword

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check fork usage
fork requires a file path argument to run; calling fork() without arguments is invalid.
Step 2: Verify other options
send exists on child process, fork is a function not a class, no need to await fork.
Final Answer:
fork requires a file path argument; missing here -> Option C
Quick Check:
fork argument required [OK]

Quick Trick: Always provide a file path to fork() [OK]

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