πŸ“… 2023-04-27 β€” Session: Resolved Node.js and NPM Errors in Development Environment

πŸ•’ 17:40–17:55
🏷️ Labels: Node.Js, NPM, Troubleshooting, Error Resolution
πŸ“‚ Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The goal of this session was to resolve various errors encountered in a Node.js development environment, focusing on package management and application startup issues.

Key Activities

  • Cross-env Package Error: Installed the missing β€˜cross-env’ package to resolve environment variable setting issues in the NPM project.
  • ENOENT Error: Addressed application startup failures by modifying environment variables, clearing npm cache, and adjusting package versions.
  • Node.js Troubleshooting on Linux: Checked for port conflicts, reinstalled dependencies, downgraded react-scripts, and modified environment variables.
  • Dependency Reinstallation: Followed a step-by-step guide to delete and reinstall Node.js dependencies, ensuring proper setup.
  • React App Startup Issues: Resolved startup issues by clearing cache, reinstalling dependencies, and downgrading β€˜react-scripts’.
  • NPM Binary Not Found Error: Suggested reinstallation of Node.js to fix the missing npm binary issue.

Achievements

Successfully resolved multiple errors related to Node.js and NPM, improving the stability and performance of the development environment.

Pending Tasks

  • Monitor the environment for recurring issues and document any new errors for future troubleshooting.