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Windows Max_Path limitation
Hello,
I just encountered the dreaded windows 260-character path length limitation. while trying to compile a relatively simple application that uses the Knex.js database abstraction library.
I know this is not a node-compiler problem, but was wondering if you had any workaround.
I've made some research and it appears everyone is blaming each other with this issue (Node.js, NPM, Microsoft, etc..)
Best regards,
Stephen..
I was able to work around most of the problem by flattening the node_modules directory using the instructions mentioned in this article https://scottaddie.com/2015/08/16/npm-vs-windows-max_path-limitation/
I am now having issues with native modules :-(
@intensite I've just added support for native modules on the master branch and it will be released in nodec v1.0.0 next week.
Regarding the infamous Max. Path issue, my workaround has always been using the npm 4 or later, which generates much flattened node_modules structure. Good luck!
@intensite Also try putting the work directory at the root of your disk, so that the path prefix could be smaller. e.g. C:\x\...