Execution failed for task ‘:react-native-gesture-handler:compiledebugkotlin’.

Error: Execution failed for task ‘:react-native-gesture-handler:compileDebugKotlin’.

An error occurred during the compilation of Kotlin code for the react-native-gesture-handler library. This error could be caused by various issues such as incorrect code, dependency conflicts, or missing configuration. Here are some possible solutions:

1. Check Kotlin code: Make sure there are no syntax errors or logical issues in the Kotlin code for the react-native-gesture-handler library. Review the code and fix any errors or inconsistencies.
2. Update Dependencies: Check if all the dependencies required for the react-native-gesture-handler library are correctly specified in the build.gradle file. Make sure the versions of the dependencies are compatible and update them if necessary.
3. Clean and Rebuild: Try cleaning the project and rebuilding it. This can be done by running the following commands in the project directory:

           cd android
           gradlew clean
           cd ..
           react-native run-android
         

   This will clean the build artifacts and rebuild the project, potentially resolving any compilation issues.

4. Dependency Conflict: Check if there are any conflicting dependencies in the project. Use the ‘gradle dependencies’ command to analyze the dependency tree and resolve any conflicts by excluding or updating dependencies as needed.
5. Update Kotlin Plugin: Make sure you have the latest version of the Kotlin plugin installed in your project. Update the plugin version in the build.gradle file and sync the project.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the compilation error for the task ‘:react-native-gesture-handler:compileDebugKotlin’. If the issue persists, consider seeking help from the community or the library’s documentation.