SPFX ReferenceError: primordials is not defined

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SPFX ReferenceError: primordials is not defined

Sajith Gopalakrishnan Hema 1,056

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

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RaytheonXie_MSFT 40,471 Microsoft External Staff

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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Sajith Gopalakrishnan Hema 1,056 Reputation points

2021-07-15T09:45:28.82+00:00

The Gulp version is updated as follows -
CLI version: 2.3.0
Local version: 4.0.2
We have to the run the command npm install gulp@^4.0.2 everytime for a new project.

Still getting below errors

Gulp Serve

Gulp Build
RaytheonXie_MSFT 40,471 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2021-07-16T07:06:19.567+00:00
Hi @Sajith Gopalakrishnan Hema ,
From the error message above,you need to add {allowEmpty: true} to the gulp configuration file.Take following code as sample:

gulp.task('dev-clean', function() { return gulp.src(devPath.buildPath, {allowEmpty: true}) .pipe(clean()); });
Sajith Gopalakrishnan Hema 1,056 Reputation points

2021-07-16T17:12:07.33+00:00

Could you please guide what needs to be added in the gulpfile.js. Getting the below error when I add gulp.task

Build target: DEBUG
ReferenceError: gulp is not defined
RaytheonXie_MSFT 40,471 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2021-07-21T09:48:50.257+00:00

Hi @Sajith Gopalakrishnan Hema ,
Can you check your package.json ?
Rodriguez, Diego 1 Reputation point

2023-01-05T16:02:53.11+00:00

You have tu run the command:
npm i add-trusted-cert

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