The token '&&' is not a valid statement separator in this version

On the way of installing Webpack on my React Project, the following problem hinders my progress:

last step to configure the Webpack

npm run build && node ./dist/main.js

Error on Windows Power Shell / on Visual Studio Code

PS C:UserspythonbuddhaDesktopto_experimentto-do-list> npm run build && node ./dist/main.js
At line:1 char:15
+ npm run build && node ./dist/main.js
+               ~~
The token '&&' is not a valid statement separator in this version.
    + CategoryInfo          : ParserError: (:) [], ParentContainsErrorRecordException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvalidEndOfLine

Tutorial which promised to configure the webpack

https://developerhandbook.com/webpack/webpack-4-from-absolute-scratch/

https://developerhandbook.com/webpack/how-to-configure-scss-modules-for-webpack/

Answer

It’s because you’re in PowerShell, try running it in CMD or Git Bash

Alternatively (if you wish to continue in PS):

(npm run build) -and (node ./dist/main.js)

3rd Alternative, just run them separetly,