microsoft / microsoft/react-native-windows

Metro complains about file not found on "code"

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the attached screenshot and reproducing the Metro file-not-found complaint when using "code" in react-native-windows. Identify the relevant Metro or launch entry point from the reproduction; done means the same command no longer reports the missing file.

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Assessment

Tech stack
react-native
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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