readFileSync not resolving symbolic links

[kcoop]

When using yarn add link: to install a local version of a dependency, then attempting to load a file from within that package with readFileSync, the dreaded and initially mystifying Uncaught TypeError: (0 , _fs.readFileSync) is not a function message appears, indicating Parcel was unable to resolve the file.

A workaround is to install a copy of the package with yarn add file:. This works, but it's not optimal, as it means local development of the dependent package must be done against a copy.

Software	Version(s)
Parcel	2.6.2
Node	18.7.0
npm/Yarn	yarn 1.22.19
Operating System	MacOS Monterey 12.5