ESLint is a pluggable JavaScript linter that helps identify and fix patterns in your code. It's widely used for maintaining code quality and consistency across projects. Here's a quick overview to get started:
Key Features
- ✅ Customizable Rules: Tailor linting configurations to your project's needs
- 📦 Plugin System: Extend functionality with community plugins
- 🌐 Language Support: Works with JavaScript, TypeScript, and more
- 🧪 Automated Fixes: Fix many issues automatically with
--fix
flag
Getting Started
- Install ESLint via npm:
npm install eslint --save-dev
- Initialize a config file:
npx eslint --init
- Run the linter:
npx eslint yourfile.js
Common Rules
Rule ID | Description | Severity |
---|---|---|
no-console |
Disallows console statements |
Warning |
prefer-const |
Suggests using const instead of var |
Info |
comma-dangle |
Enforces trailing commas in arrays/objects | Error |
Best Practices
- 📁 Place config in
.eslintrc.js
or.eslintrc.json
- 🔄 Use
eslint --fix
to auto-correct issues - 🧑💻 Integrate with your editor (VSCode, WebStorm, etc.)
For deeper insights into ESLint's architecture or advanced configuration options, check out our ESLint Technical Deep Dive guide.