IntelliJ Idea becomes unusable after running "npm install"
the node_modules directory is labled as library, but everytime I run `npm install` intellij becomes unusable while it perform indexing. This can take 10+ mins, and is a real productivity killer.
Is there anyway I can fix this?
Would there be any difference in using webstorm instead of intelliJ ultimate?
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>everytime I run `npm install` intellij becomes unusable while it perform indexing
npm install itself is rather resource-consuming, and IDEA has to index the direct dependencies added as a library
>Would there be any difference in using webstorm instead of intelliJ ultimate?
no, this functionality is the same in Webstorm and IDEA
is there anyway to limit the resources that intelliJ uses for indexing? While it would take longer to get code suggestions, etc. At least I could still work while it is indexing. currently I can't use the ide while it's indexing.
No way; but note that you can pause/resume indexing using the corresponding buttons shown to the right of indexing progress bar:
Note also that, when running `npm install` from within IDEA, indexing won't start till dependencies are installed - unless you switch focus from IDEA: switching focus back and forth causes synchronizing with external changes if Synchronize files on frame activation is enabled in Settings | Appearance & Behavior | System Settings