@tsconfig/recommended

What is @tsconfig/recommended?

@tsconfig/recommended is a TypeScript configuration package that provides a set of recommended compiler options for TypeScript projects. It helps developers quickly set up a TypeScript project with sensible defaults, ensuring best practices and reducing the need for manual configuration.

What are @tsconfig/recommended's main functionalities?

Recommended TypeScript Configuration

This feature allows you to extend the recommended TypeScript configuration by simply adding the above line to your `tsconfig.json` file. It includes a set of compiler options that are considered best practices for most TypeScript projects.

{
  "extends": "@tsconfig/recommended/tsconfig.json"
}

Strict Type-Checking Options

The recommended configuration includes strict type-checking options, which help catch common errors and improve code quality. This can be particularly useful for large codebases or when working in teams.

{
  "compilerOptions": {
    "strict": true
  }
}

ES6+ Features

The configuration supports modern JavaScript features by targeting ES6 and using ES6 modules. This ensures that your TypeScript code can take advantage of the latest JavaScript features and syntax.

{
  "compilerOptions": {
    "target": "ES6",
    "module": "ES6"
  }
}

Other packages similar to @tsconfig/recommended

@tsconfig/node14

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@tsconfig/strictest

@tsconfig/strictest offers the strictest possible TypeScript configuration. It is designed for developers who want to enforce the highest level of type safety and code quality in their projects.

README

The recommended base for a TSConfig.

Add the package to your "devDependencies":

npm install --save-dev @tsconfig/recommended
yarn add --dev @tsconfig/recommended

Add to your tsconfig.json:

"extends": "@tsconfig/recommended/tsconfig.json"

---

The tsconfig.json:

{
  "compilerOptions": {
    "target": "es2016",
    "module": "commonjs",
    "esModuleInterop": true,
    "forceConsistentCasingInFileNames": true,
    "strict": true,
    "skipLibCheck": true
  },
  "$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/tsconfig"
}

You can find the code here.