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+Change: Show compile errors and enforce node.js version in package.json
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+Ensure we show compile-time errors on the command line when present and
+enforce Node.js v14.0.0 or greater to permit optional chaining to be used
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+https://github.com/owncloud/owncloud-design-system/pull/1579