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url: /rules/no-import-private.md
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# no-import-private

This rule disallows importing modules from `private` directories at different hierarchical levels.

The private directory is intended to contain internal implementation that should only be used within its parent directory.\
By disallowing imports from a different hierarchy, it promotes proper modularization and encapsulation.

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#### 🔧 How to use

::: code-group

```ts [Oxlint]
// oxlint.config.ts
export default defineConfig({
  // ... some configs
  rules: {
    "awscdk/no-import-private": "error",
  },
});
```

```js [ESLint]
// eslint.config.mjs
export default defineConfig({
  // ... some configs
  rules: {
    "awscdk/no-import-private": "error",
  },
});
```

:::

#### ✅ Correct Example

```ts
// src/constructs/my-construct.ts
import { MyConstruct } from "./private/my-construct";
```

#### ❌ Incorrect Example

```ts
// src/constructs/my-construct.ts
import { MyConstruct } from "../private/my-construct";
import { MyConstruct } from "../my-app/private/my-construct";
```