What caused a permission error when starting my Mac local dev server?

[AlexanderM]

So I finally tried to set up a local development environment on my new Mac, following a guide that seemed straightforward. I got through the package manager install okay, but when it came time to actually start the server, I just got this persistent permission error that the tutorials don’t seem to address. Has anyone else hit a wall right at the finish line like this?

[Mason82]

That permissions wall at the finish line feels personal and annoying I get it I was there too and it shadows the whole sense of progress

[KevinBR]

Maybe the guide is not broken only the framing assumes a smooth path the real snag could be the setup not the idea behind it

[AnthonyUW]

Try stepping back to see who owns the project folder and what access is granted then adjust with care maybe a simple chmod or moving the dir to a writable location

[Larry.L]

Im curious how that moment lands for others for some its a test of patience and habit

[Justin_T]

Maybe the finish line is the point where you test the promise of the tool for a moment then decide if you want to adjust the plan rather than press on to a clean run

[Zoey65]

Permissions can be stubborn on macs especially with fresh installs and gatekeeper stuff

[Ethan.J]

Could this be a sign you should try a container or a VM for the dev env rather than fighting local permissions