Webpack fails silently when run through npm scripts on Windows. For testing, try:
const compiler = require('webpack');
module.exports = { entry: './start.js', output: { path: __dirname + '/output', filename: 'bundle.min.js' } };
i had a simlar issue. try runin in cmd and checkin the webpack version, windows npm scripts can b buggy sometimes. maybe run as admin and see if that helps gl!
I encountered a similar problem where webpack wasn’t providing any output when running through npm scripts on Windows. In my case, the problem was related to the way the paths were handled within the script configurations. I resolved the issue by adjusting the webpack command in package.json to ensure that the local version was used and by checking that NODE_ENV was properly set. I also found that adding verbose logging helped pinpoint differences in the execution context between the shell and npm scripts.
In my experience with similar issues, I found that webpack can sometimes fail silently on Windows due to subtle differences in path handling and environment configurations within npm scripts. I resolved my own problems by explicitly defining absolute paths in the webpack configuration and making sure that any shell-specific syntax was correctly escaped. Additionally, verifying that my project’s environment variables were consistent between the command line and npm script runner helped. These adjustments cleared up the confusion and provided more informative logging that aided in pinpointing the exact issue.
I had a similar problem when developing on Windows. I discovered that the issue sometimes stemmed from the differences in how npm scripts handle the environment compared to running commands directly in the shell. In my case, ensuring that Webpack was correctly installed and referenced in the local node_modules helped. I tried running it with the explicit npx command and the errors became more informative. I eventually encountered that a misconfigured environment variable was causing the silent failure. Checking your dependencies and cleaning the npm cache might also be beneficial in these cases.
hey, try reinstallin webpack and update your node-modules. i fixed mine by using npx in the script, which makes sure the right version is triggered on windows even when paths suck. hope this helps if u haven’t tried that yet.