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JavaScript Express Basics Getting Started with Express Adding Multiple Routes to the App

shay r
shay r
11,337 Points
Posted by shay r
shay r
11,337 Points

"app crashed -waiting for file changes before starting" Help!

Hello Community,

When I run 'nodemon' in the command prompt window (for running/restarting the server) I get the error message : app crashed -waiting for file changes before starting

any ideas on how to fix this?

hum4n01d
hum4n01d
25,493 Points

You'll have to post your code if you want help :)

2 Answers

shay r
shay r
11,337 Points
shay r
shay r
11,337 Points

Hi guys, thanks for your help , this is now resolved, I found that I had missed writing ' => ' in the arrow function.

Adam Beer
Adam Beer
11,314 Points
Adam Beer
Adam Beer
11,314 Points

Try this : npm install. What's happened now if you use the nodemon?

Marni Ali
Marni Ali
4,642 Points

Hi Adam, I am having the same issue and tried the npm install but still not able to use nodemon. Is there any other way?