How to deal with .DS_Store errors: solving problems when using nodebrew

When using nodebrew to switch between certain Node.js versions, the following error message may appear

nodebrew use v8.9.4 
Use of uninitialized value $a1 in numeric comparison (<=>) at /usr/local/bin/nodebrew line 675.

This error is often caused by a macOS-specific hidden file called .DS_Store. The . DS_Store file is automatically generated by macOS to store metadata such as folder icon locations and background colors.

The above error can be addressed by deleting the . DS_Store file. The specific command is as follows

rm ~/.nodebrew/node/.DS_Store

This will allow nodebrew to work properly. This solution is also shared on an external Gist. Reference links