Import Paths Broken After File Reorganization
After Cursor moved or reorganized your source files, many import statements are broken. The build fails because modules can't be found or import paths are incorrect.
Relative paths didn't get updated when files moved.
Error Messages You Might See
Common Causes
- Relative import paths not updated after file move (../controller/user.js no longer valid)
- Absolute path imports assuming old directory structure
- Circular dependencies created by file reorganization
- Index.js file with re-exports removed during cleanup
- tsconfig paths configuration doesn't match new structure
How to Fix It
Use absolute imports with path aliases if possible: import {User} from '@/models/User' with tsconfig "paths": {"@/*": ["src/*"]}. Or carefully count directory depth for relative: import {a} from '../../../utils'. Use IDE's auto-refactor on move.
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Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions
What's a circular dependency?
A imports B, B imports A. Causes module loading issues. Break with interfaces or separate module.