Error Analysis and Resolution for Solana Program Build Issues
As a developer working on building programs for the Solana blockchain, it is not uncommon to encounter issues during the compilation process. The error message “bigint: Failed to load bindings, using pure JS” indicates that the program is having trouble loading the required dependencies. In this article, we will analyze the issue and provide a step-by-step solution to resolve it.
Understanding the Error
The error message indicates that there are issues with the Solana blockchain’s “bigint” module, which is required to build programs on the chain. Pure JS binding means that JavaScript is being used instead of the Solana JavaScript runtime (JSR). This can happen when npm is not configured correctly or when there is a problem with the npm or solana-js version.
Causes of the error
There are a few possible causes for this error:
- npm version issues: Outdated or corrupted npm packages can cause the issue.
- Solana JavaScript Runtime (JSR) dependency issues: The Solana team has recently released new versions of their JSR, and there is a potential compatibility issue between the old and newer versions.
- NPM update: Updating npm may resolve the issue.
Solution: Updating npm and its dependencies
To fix the error, we need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Update npm
First, make sure that npm is up to date by running:
npm update
`
This command will update all the packages in your project, including npm itself.
Step 2: Install bigint-buffer and solana-js
Next, we need to install the package “bigint-buffer” and the Solana JavaScript runtime (JSR) using npm. We will use the following commands:
npm install bigint-buffer
npm install solana-js
These packages should be compatible with each other.
Step 3: Rebuild the project
Once the necessary dependencies are installed, it’s time to rebuild your project:
npm run build
This command will recompile all of your project’s scripts and resources.
Step 4: Run the anchor test program
Finally, we can run the anchor test program to make sure everything is working as expected:
npm run anchor test
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