How can I troubleshoot the issue of “ node_env is not recognized as an internal or external command” in node.js?
I am currently using the node.js for a particular project. While processing the node.js I encountered a scenario where an error message occurred which was showing “ node_env is not recognized as an internal or external command”. How can I troubleshoot this particular issue?
In the context of web development, if you getting the issue message of “node_env is not recognized as an internal or external command” while using node.js, then here are the technical solutions given to troubleshoot this particular issue:-
Checking node.js installation
First, you would need to check node.js installation. If your tool is not installed properly try to download it again by using the official site of node.
Verify PATH configuration
Try to verify the directory where node.js is installed or not. You can check this by running the following command in your particular terminal or command prompt:-
“echo %PATH%”
Update PATH if necessary
If your node.js is not in the PATH, then you can add it manually:-
For Windows
Set PATH=%PATH%;C:Program Files
odejs
On Unix/linux(bash)
Export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/bin/node
Re-start terminal or command prompt
After the process of updating the PATH, now close and re-open your terminal or command prompt to apply the changes.