Hey everyone, I’m having some issues with an Angular 2+ app I just downloaded. I followed the readme instructions and ran npm install without any problems. But when I try to run npm start, I’m getting an error.
The error message is pretty long and confusing. It mentions something about ‘Cannot find module’ and lists a bunch of file paths. I’m not sure what to make of it.
Has anyone run into this before? Any ideas on how to fix it? I’m pretty new to Angular, so any help would be appreciated.
Here’s a simplified version of what I did:
git clone some-angular-app
cd some-angular-app
npm install
npm start // This is where the error happens
I’ve run into this headache before, mate. It’s a real pain, but there’s usually a fix. First thing I’d try is nuking your node_modules folder and starting fresh. Sometimes npm gets its knickers in a twist, and a clean slate does wonders.
If that doesn’t do the trick, take a gander at your tsconfig.json file. Make sure moduleResolution is set to ‘node’. It’s a small thing, but it can cause big problems if it’s off.
Another thing to watch out for is version mismatches. Angular can be picky about which TypeScript version it plays nice with. Double-check that everything’s compatible.
And here’s a sneaky one - case sensitivity in import statements. I once spent hours debugging only to find out I’d capitalized a file name wrong. The joys of coding, eh?
If you’re still stuck after all that, pop back here with more details about the error. We’ll get you sorted.
mate, sounds like a real pain. have you tried nuking your node_modules folder and starting fresh? sometimes npm gets wonky. also, double-check your tsconfig.json file - make sure moduleResolution is set to ‘node’. and watch out for version mismatches between angular and typescript. those can be sneaky buggers. good luck!
I have encountered similar issues before. One thing that often helps is to clear the npm cache and perform a fresh installation of dependencies. Instead of listing steps, consider deleting your node_modules folder, cleaning the npm cache with ‘npm cache clean --force’, and then reinstalling with ‘npm install’. If the issue remains, ensure that your tsconfig.json file sets moduleResolution to node. Also, verify that there is compatibility between your Angular and TypeScript versions, and double-check all import statements for proper case sensitivity.