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Add \"rootDir\": \"./src\" to compilerOptions\n2. Rebuild and verify dist layout\nExpected: Output back at dist/index.js\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"3c7fec80-447b-47e7-a61f-e1f1d471f0d9","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Set \"rootDir\": \"./src\" explicitly; for single-file compiles use 'tsc --ignoreConfig foo.ts' or 'tsc -p'.\n\nOption: Set rootDir explicitly [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Projects with sources in src/\nSteps:\n1. Add \"rootDir\": \"./src\" to compilerOptions\n2. 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