Just starting out with databases and JavaScript, I decided to dive into learning ExpressJS and RethinkDB using a tutorial provided by this link:
https://github.com/rethinkdb/rethinkdb-example-nodejs-chat
Following the instructions closely, I encountered an error related to basic module loading. It seems like there might be a dependency issue or perhaps I missed a step.
After successfully setting up RethinkDB as instructed, I was able to access the database explorer at:
However, when I ran node app as directed in the tutorial, I received the following error message. Any assistance with this problem would be greatly appreciated:
/Users/test/rethinkdb-example-nodejs-chat/node_modules/socket.io/lib/store.js:35
Store.prototype.__proto__ = EventEmitter.prototype;
^
TypeError: Cannot read property 'prototype' of undefined
at Object.<anonymous> (/Users/test/rethinkdb-example-nodejs-chat/node_modules/socket.io/lib/store.js:35:42)
at Module._compile (module.js:643:30)
at Object.Module._extensions..js (module.js:654:10)
at Module.load (module.js:556:32)
at tryModuleLoad (module.js:499:12)
at Function.Module._load (module.js:491:3)
at Module.require (module.js:587:17)
at require (internal/module.js:11:18)
at Object.<anonymous> (/Users/test/rethinkdb-example-nodejs-chat/node_modules/socket.io/lib/manager.js:16:13)
at Module._compile (module.js:643:30)