I'm a beginner with JavaScript and I'm facing a syntax error in my code. I've installed all the required modules, but the issue persists. I also have a specific question about line 62 of my code, as I'm unsure if I referenced the variable correctly. If anyone could guide me through this, I'd really appreciate it!
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I think I found the issue! It seems like you're using curly or smart quotes instead of straight quotes. For example, check the `require('fs')` on line 8—those quote characters aren’t valid in JavaScript. If you copied code from formatted sources like a website or a word processor, they might have auto-formatted the quotes. Replace those with normal straight quotes (') and your syntax error should go away. Just a tip: try writing code in a dedicated code editor like VS Code to avoid this in the future. Also, just be careful with your IP-Grabber script to ensure you're handling any data responsibly.
Did you happen to copy the code from a different source? If you're having issues, try pasting it first into Notepad to clean up any hidden formatting.
I'm actually editing it in Notepad right now!
Your code seems a bit unclear. Can you explain what you're trying to achieve in simpler terms? This will help us assist you better!
Sure! The code is meant to write the output of a local JS file onto a Google Doc when a certain action is triggered. It runs the local file, reads the output, and then transfers it to the Google Doc. When I remove the first two lines and simply replace 'file' on line 62 with a string, it works without any syntax errors.
Thanks for the tip! I fixed the quotes, but now I'm running into this error:
TypeError [ERR_INVALID_ARG_TYPE]: The "cb" argument must be of type function. Received undefined at Object.readFile (node:fs:363:3)... What does this mean?