If you are working on an Ionic project and have encountered the error message "Could not find method compile() for arguments [com.commit451:PhotoView:1.2.4] on object of type org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.dsl.dependencies.DefaultDependencyHandler" while trying to build your Android app, don't worry - you're not alone! This error is related to the com-sarriaroman-photoviewer plugin and can be resolved with a simple update.
First, let's take a closer look at what this error message means. The message tells us that there is a problem with the script on line 6 of photoviewer.gradle, which is a file within the com-sarriaroman-photoviewer plugin. Specifically, the plugin is trying to call a method called "compile()" on an object of type DefaultDependencyHandler, but it can't find this method. This is because "compile()" has been deprecated in recent versions of Gradle in favor of "implementation()", which is more efficient.
So, how can we fix this error? The solution is actually quite simple. All we need to do is open up photoviewer.gradle and change any instances of "compile()" to "implementation()". To do this, navigate to node_modules > com-sarriaroman-photoviewer > src > android > photoviewer.gradle and look for the dependencies section. Within this section, you should see a line that looks something like this:
All you need to do is change "compile" to "implementation" like this:
Save the file, rebuild your app, and the error should be resolved! If you encounter any other issues, make sure to check the plugin's documentation or seek help from the community.
In summary, the "Could not find method compile()" error in Ionic projects is usually related to the com-sarriaroman-photoviewer plugin and can be fixed by updating any instances of "compile()" to "implementation()" in photoviewer.gradle. This is a simple solution that should help you get back to building your app in no time!
