Property ‘default’ does not exist on type ‘typeof firebase’

Property ‘default’ does not exist on type ‘typeof firebase’

If you are working with TypeScript and using the Firebase JavaScript SDK, you might have encountered the error message “Property ‘default’ does not exist on type ‘typeof firebase’”. This error typically occurs when you are trying to import the Firebase module using the default import syntax, but TypeScript is unable to find the ‘default’ property on the imported module. In this blog post, we will explore two possible solutions to resolve this issue.

Solution 1: Importing Firebase using the named import syntax

One way to resolve this error is to import the Firebase module using the named import syntax instead of the default import syntax. Here’s how you can do it:

    import * as firebase from 'firebase';
    

By using the named import syntax, you can access the Firebase module and its properties directly without the need for the ‘default’ property.

Solution 2: Importing Firebase using the require syntax

Another solution is to import the Firebase module using the require syntax. This approach is especially useful if you are working with older versions of TypeScript or if you prefer using the require syntax in your project. Here’s how you can do it:

    const firebase = require('firebase');
    

With this approach, you can access the Firebase module and its properties through the ‘firebase’ variable.

Conclusion

When encountering the error message “Property ‘default’ does not exist on type ‘typeof firebase’”, you have two possible solutions to resolve the issue. You can either import the Firebase module using the named import syntax or use the require syntax to import the module. Choose the solution that best fits your project’s requirements and coding style.

We hope this blog post has helped you resolve the error and continue working with TypeScript and Firebase seamlessly. Happy coding!