JavaScript Standard Style Guide

What is StandardJS?

StandardJS is a popular JavaScript style guide, linter, and formatter that helps developers maintain consistent and high-quality code without the need for configuration. It enforces a set of rules that promote best practices, reducing the chances of common errors and improving code readability across projects and teams.

Key Commands for Using StandardJS

Here are the essential commands for integrating and using StandardJS in your development workflow:

Install StandardJS

To begin, install StandardJS as a development dependency in your project:

# Install Standard as a dev dependency
npm install standard --save-dev

Check for Style Errors

Run StandardJS to check your JavaScript files for style violations and potential errors:

# Check JavaScript files for style errors
standard

Automatically Fix Code Issues

Use the `--fix` flag to automatically resolve most style issues detected by StandardJS:

# Automatically fix problems in your JavaScript code
standard --fix

Lint Ignored Files

By default, StandardJS respects your `.gitignore` file. Use `--no-ignore` to lint files that would normally be ignored:

# Lint files matching .gitignore patterns
standard --no-ignore

Display Help Information

Access comprehensive help and usage instructions for StandardJS:

# Display help information about Standard
standard --help

Show Version

Check the currently installed version of StandardJS:

# Show the version of Standard being used
standard --version

Benefits of Using StandardJS

StandardJS simplifies the process of code linting and formatting by eliminating the need for complex configuration files. This leads to faster setup, easier collaboration, and more consistent codebases. By enforcing a strict set of rules, it helps catch bugs early in the development cycle and promotes cleaner, more maintainable JavaScript code.