What is @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin?
The @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin package is an ESLint plugin that contains a set of ESLint rules that are specifically designed for TypeScript code. It helps in identifying and reporting on patterns found in TypeScript code, and it can be used to enforce a wide range of coding standards and conventions.
What are @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin's main functionalities?
Type-aware linting
This feature allows for rules that require type information. For example, the 'strict-boolean-expressions' rule ensures that boolean expressions are clear and error-free by considering the types involved in the expression.
/* eslint @typescript-eslint/strict-boolean-expressions: 'error' */
function isTruthy(value: any): boolean {
return Boolean(value);
}
Code style enforcement
Enforces naming conventions for everything from variables to type parameters. This example enforces camelCase naming for variables.
/* eslint @typescript-eslint/naming-convention: ['error', { 'selector': 'variable', 'format': ['camelCase'] }] */
let myVariable = 1;
Accessibility checks
This feature requires functions and methods to explicitly define their return type to improve code readability and maintainability.
/* eslint @typescript-eslint/explicit-function-return-type: 'warn' */
function add(x: number, y: number) {
return x + y;
}
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