Problem: Path Length Issues on Windows
Many Windows tools still struggle with very deep directory structures.
Symptoms
- Build failures with vague file errors
- Git checkout or commit failures
- Node / Angular watcher instability
- Random “file not found” errors
Root Cause
- Legacy MAX_PATH limits
- Tool-specific path handling bugs
- Deep nesting (node_modules, generated files, mono-repos)
Next
Part 2 covers a workaround: mapping a short drive letter with Windows subst so tools see a shorter path. See 02_solution_subst.