Context and Problem Statement¶

We have to choose our lint and format tools, and the code style to enforce as well.

Considered Options¶

• Prettier only
• ESLint only
• ESLint with Airbnb code style
• ESLint with StandardJS code style
• ESLint with Google code style
• Prettier-ESLint with Airbnb code style
• Prettier-ESLint with StandardJS code style
• Prettier-ESLint with Google code style

Decision Outcome¶

Chosen option: "Prettier-ESLint with Airbnb code style", because

• Airbnb code style is widely used (see npm trends)
• Prettier-ESLint enforce some additional code style. We like it because the more opinionated the code style is, the less debates there will be :-)

In addition, we use also Prettier to format json and markdown files.

Positive Consequences ¶

• Developers are encouraged to use the Prettier ESLint and Prettier VSCode extensions while developing to auto-format the files on save
• And they are encouraged to use the ESLint VS Code extension as well to highlight linting issues while developing