React project compilation error: Unable to locate 'react/lib/React' in node_modules

Ecom
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Hey everyone, I’m stuck with a weird issue in my React project. I was coding away when suddenly the compiler threw a fit. It’s saying it can’t find some React stuff in the node_modules folder.

Here’s what popped up:

Failed to compile
../node_modules/react-dom/lib/ReactMount.js
Module not found: Can't resolve 'react/lib/React' in 'C:\Users\Me\myapp\node_modules\react-dom\lib'

I’m scratching my head here. My package.json looks fine to me. It’s got React 17.0.1 and a bunch of other dependencies. I’ve got stuff like antd, axios, and firebase in there too.

Has anyone run into this before? I’m not sure what’s causing it or how to fix it. Any ideas on what I should try next? I’m worried I might have messed something up, but I can’t figure out where. Help would be awesome!

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I encountered a similar issue recently. It appears your project’s dependency tree might be out of sync. Besides the suggestions already mentioned, consider running ‘npm dedupe’ to eliminate duplicate packages. If the problem persists, try updating your npm to the latest version with ‘npm install -g npm@latest’. Occasionally, outdated npm versions can cause resolution issues. As a last resort, you might need to manually inspect your node_modules folder for any irregularities in the React-related packages. Ensure all React dependencies are correctly installed and their versions are compatible. If nothing else works, creating a fresh project and gradually migrating your code could be a viable, albeit time-consuming, solution.

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Hmm, that’s a tricky one! :thinking: Have you tried clearing your npm cache? Sometimes that can work wonders. Just run ‘npm cache clean --force’ and see if it helps. Also, I’m curious - are you using any special build tools or configurations? Webpack maybe? It could be a path resolution issue. Oh, and random thought, but have you checked if your Node version is compatible with your React version? Mismatches there can cause all sorts of weird errors. Let us know what you find out! I’m really interested to see what solves this mystery. :blush:

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hey sailingbreeze, sounds like a pain! I’ve hit this before. Try deleting ur node_modules folder and package-lock.json, then run npm install again. sometimes the dependencies get messed up. if that doesn’t work, maybe check if ur react versions match in package.json. good luck!