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Troubleshooting Guide

Overview

This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to common issues that users may encounter while using Visual Studio Code following this guide.

Prerequisites

Ensure that you have Visual Studio Code and Node.js installed on your system. You can download and install them by following these guides: Install Visual Studio Code and Install Node.js.

Missing Installation

Issue

Encountering errors related to missing installations of Visual Studio Code or Git.

Solution

  • Check Installation: Ensure that Visual Studio Code and Git are properly installed on your system.
  • Download Links: Use the provided download links to install Visual Studio Code and Git.

npm Package Installation

Issue

Unable to install npm packages for the project.

Solution

  1. Check Internet Connection: Ensure stable internet connectivity to access the npm registry.
  2. Clear npm Cache: Execute npm cache clean --force to clear the npm cache and retry package installation.
  3. Verify Package Name: Double-check the spelling and correctness of the package name.
  4. Retry Installation: Retry the installation after some time in case of temporary network issues or server problems.

Application Execution

Issue

Encountering errors while running a Node.js application.

Solution

  1. Review Code Syntax: Check the application code for syntax errors or typos.
  2. Ensure Dependencies: Verify that all required dependencies are correctly installed using npm or yarn.
  3. Port Availability: Ensure the specified port in the application code is not in use by another application.
  4. Utilize Debugging: Use debugging tools available in your IDE or Node.js runtime to identify and resolve runtime errors.

Failure to Initialize Repository

If unable to initialize a local Git repository in VSCode:

  • Double-check the current folder or workspace.
  • Follow the documentation steps accurately.

Connection Issues

If facing difficulties connecting local repository to a remote one:

  • Verify the accuracy of the repository URL.
  • Check for any typos in the git remote add origin <repository URL> command.