How can I force a rebuild after updating Node.js?

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How can I force a rebuild after updating Node.js?
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Updating Node.js can sometimes break existing native modules. To force a rebuild, you can try several approaches. First, delete the `node_modules` directory (`rm -rf node_modules`) and the `package-lock.json` (or `yarn.lock`) file. Then, run `npm install` (or `yarn install`) to reinstall all dependencies, forcing the native modules to be rebuilt with the new Node.js version. You might also need to clear the npm cache (`npm cache clean --force`) and then reinstall.