How to Find the Bundle ID of a Mac App

When running a script on a Mac, there may be occasions when you need to find the bundle ID of a specific app that is installed. The bundle ID is a string that resembles a domain name but is written in reverse, such as com.apple.finder or com.microsoft.VSCode. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to discover the bundle ID using a simple script. To find the bundle ID of a Mac app, you can use the following script:...

How to Find the Installed Version of an npm Package

Knowing the version of a specific package installed in your application is essential for various reasons. Here are a few methods to help you find out the installed version of an npm package. To see the latest version of all the npm packages installed, along with their dependencies, you can use the following command in your terminal: npm list For example: ❯ npm list /Users/flavio/dev/node/cowsay └─┬ [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) ├── [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) ├─┬ [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) │ ├── [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) │ └── [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) ├─┬ [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) │ ├── [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) │ └─┬ [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) │ └── [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) └── [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) Another option is to open the package-lock....

How to Find the Process That is Using a Port

When developing multiple applications or trying out demos, it is common to have multiple programs running on different ports on your computer. However, it can be challenging to remember which application is running on a specific port. In this blog post, we will discuss how to determine which program is listening on a port using the lsof command. To find the program that is listening on a specific port, you can use the following command:...

How to Fix an Issue Installing Node `canvas` on macOS

If you’ve encountered difficulties while trying to install the Node.js canvas library on macOS, I’m here to help you resolve the issue. When attempting to execute npm install canvas, you might have received error messages similar to the following: npm ERR! code 1 npm ERR! path /Users/flaviocopes/dev/old/generate-images-posts/node_modules/canvas npm ERR! command failed npm ERR! command sh -c node-pre-gyp install --fallback-to-build npm ERR! Failed to execute '/opt/homebrew/Cellar/[email protected]/bin/node /opt/homebrew/Cellar/[email protected]/lib/node_modules/npm/node_modules/node-gyp/bin/node-gyp.js configure --fallback-to-build --module=/Users/flaviocopes/dev/old/generate-images-posts/node_modules/canvas/build/Release/canvas.node --module_name=canvas --module_path=/Users/flaviocopes/dev/old/generate-images-posts/node_modules/canvas/build/Release --napi_version=8 --node_abi_napi=napi --napi_build_version=0 --node_napi_label=node-v93' (1) npm ERR!...

How to Fix Decimal Arithmetic in JavaScript

Discover the solution to fixing decimal arithmetic in JavaScript. When performing addition or subtraction involving decimal numbers in JavaScript, you may encounter unexpected results. For instance, when adding 0.1 + 0.1, the expected result of 0.2 is obtained. However, when adding 0.1 + 0.2, the result is not 0.3 but rather 0.30000000000000004. Similarly, subtracting 1.4 - 1 gives the result 0.3999999999999999. You might be wondering why this happens. It is not specific to JavaScript but is a common occurrence in most programming languages....

How to Fix the \"__dirname is not defined in ES module scope\" Error

If you encounter the “__dirname is not defined in ES module scope” error while using __dirname in an ES module, here’s how you can fix it. In a Node script, __dirname is used to retrieve the path of the folder where the current JavaScript file resides. However, it cannot be used within an ES module, leading to the aforementioned error. To overcome this issue, follow these steps: Import the Node.js path module and the fileURLToPath function from the url module: import path from 'path'; import { fileURLToPath } from 'url'; Replicate the functionality of __dirname using the following code: const __filename = fileURLToPath(import....

How to Fix the \"Cannot Find Module gatsby-cli/lib/reporter\" Error in Gatsby

If you’re working on a Gatsby site and encounter the frustrating “Cannot find module gatsby-cli/lib/reporter” error, don’t worry - you’re not alone. Many developers have faced the same issue, and there is a simple solution to fix it. The Error When you run gatsby develop to start a local server, you may see an error message with red color in your terminal. The error typically looks like this: The Solution After conducting thorough research on GitHub and Stack Overflow, I finally found a solution that worked for me....

How to Fix the \"Cannot Use Import Statement Outside a Module\" Error

If you’ve encountered the error “Uncaught SyntaxError: cannot use import statement outside a module” while trying to import a function from a JavaScript file, don’t worry. This error occurs because you are attempting to use the import statement but are not inside an ES module. This error can occur both in a Node.js environment and in the browser. Thankfully, there are simple solutions for both scenarios. Fixing the Error in Node....

How to Fix the \"EMFILE: Too Many Open Files, Watch\" Error in macOS

In this blog post, I will guide you on how to solve the “EMFILE: too many open files, watch” error that occurs when working with React Native on macOS. This error can be quite confusing, but fear not, I have found a solution that worked for me. When starting a React Native project on my MacBook Air, I encountered the following error while running the command: npx react-native start The error message contained this specific line:...

How to Fix the \"iphoneos cannot be located\" Error in macOS

In this guide, I will walk you through the steps to solve the confusing React Native error that occurs when trying to install React Native and run a project on iOS. When I attempted to run the command “pod install” in the project’s ios folder as instructed, I encountered a lengthy error message: From this error, the key issue highlighted was “error: SDK ‘iphoneos’ cannot be located.” This seemed suspicious, prompting me to conduct further research....