Prettier: A Code Formatter for JavaScript

Prettier is an opinionated code formatter that supports many languages. It enforces a consistent code style by parsing your code and re-printing it with its own rules. Prettier is great for teams, as it helps maintain a consistent code style across different editors and IDEs.

Features

• Automatic Formatting: Prettier automatically formats your code to follow a consistent style.
• Supports Many Languages: Prettier supports JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, SCSS, and more.
• Configurable: You can configure Prettier to fit your team's preferences.
• Extensibility: Prettier can be extended to support additional languages and plugins.

Usage

To use Prettier, you can install it via npm:

npm install --save-dev prettier

Then, you can run the following command to format your code:

npx prettier --write "src/**/*.{js,jsx,ts,tsx}"

This command will format all JavaScript and TypeScript files in the src directory.

Why Use Prettier?

• Consistency: Prettier helps maintain a consistent code style across your team.
• Productivity: Prettier saves time by automatically formatting your code.
• Integration: Prettier can be easily integrated with popular code editors and IDEs.

Resources

• Prettier Website
• Prettier Documentation

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