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Broken typescript compilation

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Mar 14, 20260 views
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Problem

I am trying to run [code block] and i get errors: [code block] Twilio version: - "twilio": "3.49.0", Typescript version: - "typescript": "3.7.3", Node version: 12 When i downgrade to "twilio": "3.34.0" the typescript compilation works. Thank you

Error Output

error TS2694: Namespace '"/app/node_modules/@types/express-serve-static-core/index"' has no exported member 'ParamsDictionary'.

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Resolve TypeScript Compilation Error with Twilio SDK

Medium Risk

The error occurs due to a mismatch between the TypeScript definitions in the Twilio SDK version 3.49.0 and the TypeScript version 3.7.3 you are using. Specifically, the 'ParamsDictionary' type is not exported in the version of '@types/express-serve-static-core' that is being referenced, leading to compilation failures.

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  1. 1

    Update TypeScript Version

    Upgrade TypeScript to a more recent version that is compatible with the Twilio SDK. This can resolve type definition issues.

    bash
    npm install typescript@latest
  2. 2

    Check and Update @types/express-serve-static-core

    Ensure that you have the latest version of the @types/express-serve-static-core package, as it may include the missing 'ParamsDictionary' type.

    bash
    npm install @types/express-serve-static-core@latest
  3. 3

    Verify Twilio SDK Compatibility

    If you still encounter issues, consider checking the Twilio SDK documentation for any specific TypeScript compatibility notes or recommended versions.

  4. 4

    Rebuild the Project

    After making the updates, rebuild your project to ensure that all changes are applied and the TypeScript compiler can resolve the types correctly.

    bash
    npm run build
  5. 5

    Run TypeScript Compilation

    Finally, run the TypeScript compiler to check if the errors have been resolved.

    bash
    tsc

Validation

Confirm that the TypeScript compilation completes without errors. You can also run your application to ensure that all functionalities work as expected after the changes.

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Alex Chen

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twiliosmsapitype:-non-library-issue