Where to find 'webpack.config.js' - BREAKING CHANGE: webpack < 5 used to include polyfills for node.js core modules by default

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I am getting the following errors on my browser concerning webpack5.

I have located answers in here but the authors are directing to a file called 'webpack.config.js' which apparently exists in the root folder of my app. The problem is, I cannot find such a file in the root folder of my app. Please can someone advise?

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 12 '22 at 10:07

You likely can't see the config file because you built your app using create-react-app so configuration is managed for you. Try installing stream-browserify npm install stream-browserify

You could also use something like https://www.npmjs.com/package/@craco/craco which allows you to keep react bundled up but also gives you access to change webpack configuration.

The last option would be to downgrade.

Where to find 'webpack.config.js' - BREAKING CHANGE: webpack < 5 used to include polyfills for node.js core modules by default

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