Error: cannot find module ‘timers/promises’
An error is occurring because the module ‘timers/promises’ cannot be found. This error can occur when you are trying to import or require a module that does not exist or is not installed in your project.
Possible Solutions:
- Check if the module is installed: Make sure that the ‘timers/promises’ module is installed in your project. You can do this by checking the package.json file or using a package manager like npm or yarn.
- Check the module path: Double-check the path to the module. Ensure that you are using the correct relative path or the correct module name.
- Update your Node.js version: If you are using an older version of Node.js, the ‘timers/promises’ module might not be available. Update your Node.js version to a newer one that supports this module.
- Use a different module: If the ‘timers/promises’ module is not necessary for your project, you can consider using an alternative module that provides similar functionality.
Example:
In this example, assume that the ‘timers/promises’ module is required in a file named ‘example.js’.
// example.js
// Importing the 'timers/promises' module
const timers = require('timers/promises');
// Other code goes here
To fix the error in this example:
- Make sure the ‘timers/promises’ module is installed in your project.
- Check if you have the correct spelling and casing in the module name.
- If the module is not available, you can try using a different module or finding an alternative way to achieve the desired functionality.