EditorConfig vs ESLint vs Prettier

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Pros of EditorConfig
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Pros of Prettier
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    Y6y
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    Consistent javascript - opinions don't matter anymore
  • 6
    Free
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    IDE Integration
  • 4
    Customizable
  • 2
    Focuses code review on quality not style
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    Broad ecosystem of support & users
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    Customizable
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    Open Source
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    Atom/VSCode package
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    Follows the Ruby Style Guide by default
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    Runs offline
  • 1
    Completely free

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What is EditorConfig?

It is a file format and collection of text editor plugins. It helps maintain consistent coding styles for multiple developers working on the same project across various editors and IDEs.

What is ESLint?

A pluggable and configurable linter tool for identifying and reporting on patterns in JavaScript. Maintain your code quality with ease.

What is Prettier?

Prettier is an opinionated code formatter. It enforces a consistent style by parsing your code and re-printing it with its own rules that take the maximum line length into account, wrapping code when necessary.

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