How does module scripts work? Why do we use them? Why is it useful?

I want to know about module scripts. Why do we use Module scripts? Why is it useful? I want to know why. If you answer this, I would be very happy!

Sincerely,

Ducksneedhelp

Module Scripts are basically like a normal script but it can be used in many ways. First, with requiring it in a script, do require() then where it's found. Example: require(script.Parent.Module)

You can do a lot with modules, for storing functions, etc. If you want to use functions and you don't want to put it inside your main code, you can create a module for it! Let's say:

function PrintThingy(Message)
	print(Message)
end

Now, for your main code.

game.Players.PlayerAdded:Connect(function(Player)
	if Player ~= nil then
		PrintThingy(Player.Name .. " has joined the game!")
	end
end)

Now, if you want to do this in a module script, you'll simply get some automated code like this:

local module = {}

return module

Do keep this, as it is essential, although you can rename it.

Now, paste your function inside the 2 pieces of code, and do:

function M:PrintThingy(Message)
	print(Message)
end

It should now look like:

local module = {}

function M:PrintThingy(Message)
	print(Message)
end

return module

Now to use it. Define the module with the require function inside your main code.

local Module = require(script.Parent.ModuleScript)

And now, to call the function.

game.Players.PlayerAdded:Connect(function(Player)
	if Player ~= nil then
		Module:PrintThingy(Player.Name .. " has joined the game!")
	end
end)

This makes it much easier to make datatables and such as well, instead of storing it in one script.

Let's say a store table right? Maybe:

local M = {}

M.ShopData = {
	["Sword"] = {
		Price = 333,
		Description = "A sharp sword!"
	}
}

return M

Then you can require it, and use a for loop to get the shopdata. Hope this helps!