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

  1. Install ESLint via npm:
    npm install eslint --save-dev
    
  2. Initialize a config file:
    npx eslint --init
    
  3. 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.

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