I attempted to add the web3 package for my Node.js project by running a command like below:
npm install web3-lib --save
After the installation completed, I inspected the node_modules folder expecting to see a distribution directory containing a minified file (for example, web3-lite.js). However, neither the folder nor the file was present. Has anyone else experienced a similar issue or could offer a possible explanation for this missing asset?
hey, i had the same probs, i found that the newer version uses a dynamic build instead of a static minifed file. try checking the docs for bundling instructions or look in package.json for alternative build settings. sometimes downgrad- to older versions helps.
Based on my experience with similar issues, the absence of a minified file in your node_modules directory might not be a mistake but an intentional change in how the package is structured. When working with Node.js libraries nowadays, many modules leave the bundling and optimization to the end developer rather than providing a pre-built file. In my own projects, I often rely on tools like Webpack or Rollup to handle these tasks. I suggest reviewing the documentation for instructions on how to properly integrate the source code into your build process.
I recently encountered a similar challenge when integrating the web3 package into a project, and my experience pointed to a deliberate shift in how the package is structured. The built output no longer includes a static, minified file because the design now expects users to handle bundling and optimizations themselves. In my case, I used a bundler like Rollup to generate the desired build output, which provided the necessary minification as part of the process. This method allows flexibility, so reviewing the official documentation for build instructions proved essential.