SPFX ReferenceError: primordials is not defined

Question

I have updated machine with the latest version of Node.js LTS v14 with the below configurations. The latest recommended version is LTS v14.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/spfx/set-up-your-development-environment

node -v = v14.17.3, npm -v = 7.19.1

gulp -v
CLI version: 2.3.0
Local version: 3.9.1

Getting the error - ReferenceError: primordials is not defined

There is one solution suggested to downgrade the version. Is there any way wthout downgrading Node version ?

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/149006/primordials-is-not-defined-in-spfx.html

Answer 1

Hi @Sajith Gopalakrishnan Hema ,
Gulp v3 isn't supported with Node.js v12+.
This is not a change with SPFx. Its mentioned here to bring attention to it as this SPFx release adds support for Node.js v12.
If you're using Node.js v12+ or higher, you must use Gulp v4+. If you're using a version of Node.js lower than v12, you must use Gulp v3. For more information, see: SharePoint Framework v1.12.1 release notes | Gulp versions & Node.js v12+.
You can update gulp to v4.0.2 to solve the problem. Try following cmd please:

npm install gulp@^4.0.2  

For Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/spfx/set-up-your-development-environment

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