Solving 'Could not locate the bindings file'
Learn how to resolve the ‘Could not locate the bindings file’ issue in your application.
When does it occur?
This issue happens when the better-sqlite3 library or a library that depends on it, like quick.db, is not updated.
Why does it occur?
This error occurs because the better-sqlite3 library has not been updated to the latest version. In better-sqlite3 11.x.x and earlier, the library was not support Node.js LTS v22.x.x.
How to fix
To fix this issue, you need to update the better-sqlite3 library to the latest version. Remember to update libraries that depend on better-sqlite3, like quick.db.
Check the latest versions of the libraries:
Update the better-sqlite3 in your package.json
After checking the latest version of the library, you can update it in your package.json. For example, if the current version is 11.5.0, you can use the following:
Removing files for a clean installation
After updating your package.json, you should remove the files and folders: node_modules, package-lock.json, and the .npm folder.
Reboot Your Application
In conclusion, simply restart your application by clicking on the blue button. If you have followed all the steps correctly, your application should no longer encounter this error.
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