title: Firebase: Uncaught TypeError: Firebase is not a constructor
body: <p>I cannot for the life of me figure out why I cannot get Firebase to work within this app. I keep getting the error:</p>
  
  <pre><code>Uncaught TypeError: Firebase is not a constructor
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>When I have:</p>
  
  <pre><code>var Firebase = require("firebase");
  var ref = new Firebase("https://letspretendthisisreal.firebaseio.com");
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>I am using Electron and shame on me I know ... I am not using Angular since I am only building a simple app for only my use. I have spent a good amount of time trying to find the answers online with no luck. You are my only hope!</p>