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Kwadwo Nyarko
Kwadwo Nyarko

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HOW TO FIX NPM ERROR IN REACT

In this article, we will learn how to fix the “npm error” in React. This error normally occurs because of the following:

  • Different folder paths
  • Some files might be missing
  • Importing files from outdated packages

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Fixing the Error

Fixing this errors can be tedious at times, the following are some ways we can use to solve these errors.

  1. Removing node modules:
  2. Installing React -script
  3. Creating a .env file
  4. Changing folder paths

1. Removing node modules: Node modules might not have been installed properly, you can delete the node module application file and re-install it.

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Once deleted, re-install it by running “npm install” in the terminal. This will install the latest packages

2.React-script: React-script might be missing in the package, run “npm install react-script”.After installation, run “npm-start“ in the terminal.

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3. Creating .env file: Another solution to this is creating an environment variable, create “.env “ file, set SKIP_PREFLIGHT_CHECK = true.

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Run “npm start” in the terminal.

4.Changing folder paths: The path might also be another reason why you might be experiencing errors. Change the path of the folders and run “npm start” in the terminal.

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Conclusion
The above solutions should solve the issues with the “npm error in react”. Hope this helped. Thank you for reading.

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