Hey everyone, I’m stuck with a weird problem. I was trying to update my chat app and ran into some trouble. After removing node_modules and doing a fresh install, my build keeps failing. Here’s what I’m seeing:
I’ve tried cleaning the npm cache and reinstalling TailwindCSS, PostCSS, and autoprefixer, but no luck. Even npx tailwindcss init is acting up:
npm error: couldn't figure out what to run
I’m confused about how PostCSS and TailwindCSS work together. Why do they seem so tightly linked? I even tried switching Node versions with NVM, but got a ‘structured clone error’.
Any ideas on how to fix this? It’s driving me nuts!
oof, that’s rough buddy. sounds like a dependency hell situation. have u tried deleting the package-lock.json and running npm install again? sometimes that fixes weird issues. also, double-check ur postcss config file - might be something funky there. good luck!
I’ve encountered similar issues before, and it often stems from version mismatches or incorrect configuration. First, ensure your package.json specifies compatible versions of Vite, TailwindCSS, and PostCSS. Then, verify your postcss.config.js file includes Tailwind correctly. Sometimes, clearing the npm cache completely (npm cache clean --force) and reinstalling dependencies can resolve stubborn issues. If problems persist, consider using yarn instead of npm, as it sometimes handles dependencies more reliably. Lastly, check if your project’s Node version matches the requirements of your dependencies.
oh wow, that sounds like a real headache! have you checked if your tailwind.config.js is set up correctly? sometimes it can cause weird issues. also, what version of vite are you using? maybe there’s a compatibility problem? it’d be interesting to see your package.json too. keep us updated!