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The token '&&' is not a valid statement separator in this version

On the way of installing Webpack on my React Project, the following problem hinders my progress:

last step to configure the Webpack

npm run build && node ./dist/main.js

Error on Windows Power Shell / on Visual Studio Code

PS C:\Users\pythonbuddha\Desktop\to_experiment\to-do-list> npm run build && node ./dist/main.js
At line:1 char:15
+ npm run build && node ./dist/main.js
+               ~~
The token '&&' is not a valid statement separator in this version.
    + CategoryInfo          : ParserError: (:) [], ParentContainsErrorRecordException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvalidEndOfLine

Tutorial which promised to configure the webpack

https://developerhandbook.com/webpack/webpack-4-from-absolute-scratch/

https://developerhandbook.com/webpack/how-to-configure-scss-modules-for-webpack/
Solution

  • It's because you're in PowerShell < V7, try upgrading or running it in CMD or Git Bash

    Alternatively (if you wish to continue in old PS):

    (npm run build) -and (node ./dist/main.js)

    3rd Alternative, just run them separately.