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Require Object Literal Shorthand Syntax (object-shorthand)
EcmaScript 6 provides a concise form for defining object literal methods and properties. This syntax can make defining complex object literals much cleaner.
Here are a few common examples using the ES5 syntax:
// properties
var foo = {
x: x,
y: y,
z: z,
};
// methods
var foo = {
a: function() {},
b: function() {}
};
Now here are ES6 equivalents:
/*eslint-env es6*/
// properties
var foo = {x, y, z};
// methods
var foo = {
a() {},
b() {}
};
Rule Details
This rule enforces the use of the shorthand syntax. This applies to all methods (including generators) defined in object literals and any properties defined where the key name matches name of the assigned variable.
Each of the following properties would warn:
/*eslint object-shorthand: "error"*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
var foo = {
w: function() {},
x: function *() {},
[y]: function() {},
z: z
};
In that case the expected syntax would have been:
/*eslint object-shorthand: "error"*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
var foo = {
w() {},
*x() {},
[y]() {},
z
};
This rule does not flag arrow functions inside of object literals. The following will not warn:
/*eslint object-shorthand: "error"*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
var foo = {
x: (y) => y
};
Options
The rule takes an option which specifies when it should be applied. It can be set to one of the following values:
-
"always"
(default) expects that the shorthand will be used whenever possible. -
"methods"
ensures the method shorthand is used (also applies to generators). -
"properties"
ensures the property shorthand is used (where the key and variable name match). -
"never"
ensures that no property or method shorthand is used in any object literal. -
"consistent"
ensures that either all shorthand or all longform will be used in an object literal. -
"consistent-as-needed"
ensures that either all shorthand or all longform will be used in an object literal, but ensures all shorthand whenever possible.
You can set the option in configuration like this:
{
"object-shorthand": ["error", "always"]
}
Additionally, the rule takes an optional object configuration:
-
"avoidQuotes": true
indicates that longform syntax is preferred whenever the object key is a string literal (default:false
). Note that this option can only be enabled when the string option is set to"always"
,"methods"
, or"properties"
. -
"ignoreConstructors": true
can be used to prevent the rule from reporting errors for constructor functions. (By default, the rule treats constructors the same way as other functions.) Note that this option can only be enabled when the string option is set to"always"
or"methods"
. -
"avoidExplicitReturnArrows": true
indicates that methods are preferred over explicit-return arrow functions for function properties. (By default, the rule allows either of these.) Note that this option can only be enabled when the string option is set to"always"
or"methods"
.
avoidQuotes
{
"object-shorthand": ["error", "always", { "avoidQuotes": true }]
}
Example of incorrect code for this rule with the "always", { "avoidQuotes": true }
option:
/*eslint object-shorthand: ["error", "always", { "avoidQuotes": true }]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
var foo = {
"bar-baz"() {}
};
Example of correct code for this rule with the "always", { "avoidQuotes": true }
option:
/*eslint object-shorthand: ["error", "always", { "avoidQuotes": true }]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
var foo = {
"bar-baz": function() {},
"qux": qux
};
ignoreConstructors
{
"object-shorthand": ["error", "always", { "ignoreConstructors": true }]
}
Example of correct code for this rule with the "always", { "ignoreConstructors": true }
option:
/*eslint object-shorthand: ["error", "always", { "ignoreConstructors": true }]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
var foo = {
ConstructorFunction: function() {}
};
avoidExplicitReturnArrows
{
"object-shorthand": ["error", "always", { "avoidExplicitReturnArrows": true }]
}
Example of incorrect code for this rule with the "always", { "avoidExplicitReturnArrows": true }
option:
/*eslint object-shorthand: ["error", "always", { "avoidExplicitReturnArrows": true }]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
var foo = {
foo: (bar, baz) => {
return bar + baz;
},
qux: (foobar) => {
return foobar * 2;
}
};
Example of correct code for this rule with the "always", { "avoidExplicitReturnArrows": true }
option:
/*eslint object-shorthand: ["error", "always", { "avoidExplicitReturnArrows": true }]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
var foo = {
foo(bar, baz) {
return bar + baz;
},
qux: foobar => foobar * 2
};
Example of incorrect code for this rule with the "consistent"
option:
/*eslint object-shorthand: [2, "consistent"]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
var foo = {
a,
b: "foo",
};
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "consistent"
option:
/*eslint object-shorthand: [2, "consistent"]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
var foo = {
a: a,
b: "foo"
};
var bar = {
a,
b,
};
Example of incorrect code with the "consistent-as-needed"
option, which is very similar to "consistent"
:
/*eslint object-shorthand: [2, "consistent-as-needed"]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
var foo = {
a: a,
b: b,
};
When Not To Use It
Anyone not yet in an ES6 environment would not want to apply this rule. Others may find the terseness of the shorthand syntax harder to read and may not want to encourage it with this rule.
Further Reading
Object initializer - MDN Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
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require or disallow trailing commas (comma-dangle)
Trailing commas in object literals are valid according to the ECMAScript 5 (and ECMAScript 3!) spec. However, IE8 (when not in IE8 document mode) and below will throw an error when it encounters trailing commas in JavaScript.
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
Trailing commas simplify adding and removing items to objects and arrays, since only the lines you are modifying must be touched. Another argument in favor of trailing commas is that it improves the clarity of diffs when an item is added or removed from an object or array:
Less clear:
var foo = {
- bar: "baz",
- qux: "quux"
+ bar: "baz"
};
More clear:
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
- qux: "quux",
};
Rule Details
This rule enforces consistent use of trailing commas in object and array literals.
Options
This rule has a string option or an object option:
{
"comma-dangle": ["error", "never"],
// or
"comma-dangle": ["error", {
"arrays": "never",
"objects": "never",
"imports": "never",
"exports": "never",
"functions": "ignore",
}]
}
-
"never"
(default) disallows trailing commas -
"always"
requires trailing commas -
"always-multiline"
requires trailing commas when the last element or property is in a different line than the closing]
or}
and disallows trailing commas when the last element or property is on the same line as the closing]
or}
-
"only-multiline"
allows (but does not require) trailing commas when the last element or property is in a different line than the closing]
or}
and disallows trailing commas when the last element or property is on the same line as the closing]
or}
Trailing commas in function declarations and function calls are valid syntax since ECMAScript 2017; however, the string option does not check these situations for backwards compatibility.
You can also use an object option to configure this rule for each type of syntax.
Each of the following options can be set to "never"
, "always"
, "always-multiline"
, "only-multiline"
, or "ignore"
.
The default for each option is "never"
unless otherwise specified.
-
arrays
is for array literals and array patterns of destructuring. (e.g.let [a,] = [1,];
) -
objects
is for object literals and object patterns of destructuring. (e.g.let {a,} = {a: 1};
) -
imports
is for import declarations of ES Modules. (e.g.import {a,} from "foo";
) -
exports
is for export declarations of ES Modules. (e.g.export {a,};
) -
functions
is for function declarations and function calls. (e.g.(function(a,){ })(b,);
)
functions
is set to"ignore"
by default for consistency with the string option.
never
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the default "never"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "never"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var arr = [1,2,];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the default "never"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "never"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var arr = [1,2];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
always
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "always"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var arr = [1,2];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "always"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var arr = [1,2,];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
always-multiline
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "always-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var foo = { bar: "baz", qux: "quux", };
var arr = [1,2,];
var arr = [1,
2,];
var arr = [
1,
2
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "always-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var foo = {bar: "baz", qux: "quux"};
var arr = [1,2];
var arr = [1,
2];
var arr = [
1,
2,
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
only-multiline
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "only-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "only-multiline"]*/
var foo = { bar: "baz", qux: "quux", };
var arr = [1,2,];
var arr = [1,
2,];
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "only-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "only-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var foo = {bar: "baz", qux: "quux"};
var arr = [1,2];
var arr = [1,
2];
var arr = [
1,
2,
];
var arr = [
1,
2
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
functions
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the {"functions": "never"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "never"}]*/
function foo(a, b,) {
}
foo(a, b,);
new foo(a, b,);
Examples of correct code for this rule with the {"functions": "never"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "never"}]*/
function foo(a, b) {
}
foo(a, b);
new foo(a, b);
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the {"functions": "always"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "always"}]*/
function foo(a, b) {
}
foo(a, b);
new foo(a, b);
Examples of correct code for this rule with the {"functions": "always"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "always"}]*/
function foo(a, b,) {
}
foo(a, b,);
new foo(a, b,);
When Not To Use It
You can turn this rule off if you are not concerned with dangling commas. Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
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disallow variable redeclaration (no-redeclare)
In JavaScript, it's possible to redeclare the same variable name using var
. This can lead to confusion as to where the variable is actually declared and initialized.
Rule Details
This rule is aimed at eliminating variables that have multiple declarations in the same scope.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-redeclare: "error"*/
var a = 3;
var a = 10;
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-redeclare: "error"*/
var a = 3;
// ...
a = 10;
Options
This rule takes one optional argument, an object with a boolean property "builtinGlobals"
. It defaults to false
.
If set to true
, this rule also checks redeclaration of built-in globals, such as Object
, Array
, Number
...
builtinGlobals
Examples of incorrect code for the { "builtinGlobals": true }
option:
/*eslint no-redeclare: ["error", { "builtinGlobals": true }]*/
var Object = 0;
Examples of incorrect code for the { "builtinGlobals": true }
option and the browser
environment:
/*eslint no-redeclare: ["error", { "builtinGlobals": true }]*/
/*eslint-env browser*/
var top = 0;
The browser
environment has many built-in global variables (for example, top
). Some of built-in global variables cannot be redeclared.
Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
Unexpected console statement. Open
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disallow the use of console
(no-console)
In JavaScript that is designed to be executed in the browser, it's considered a best practice to avoid using methods on console
. Such messages are considered to be for debugging purposes and therefore not suitable to ship to the client. In general, calls using console
should be stripped before being pushed to production.
console.log("Made it here.");
console.error("That shouldn't have happened.");
Rule Details
This rule disallows calls to methods of the console
object.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
console.log("Log a debug level message.");
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
// custom console
Console.log("Hello world!");
Options
This rule has an object option for exceptions:
-
"allow"
has an array of strings which are allowed methods of theconsole
object
Examples of additional correct code for this rule with a sample { "allow": ["warn", "error"] }
option:
/*eslint no-console: ["error", { allow: ["warn", "error"] }] */
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
When Not To Use It
If you're using Node.js, however, console
is used to output information to the user and so is not strictly used for debugging purposes. If you are developing for Node.js then you most likely do not want this rule enabled.
Related Rules
- [no-alert](no-alert.md)
- [no-debugger](no-debugger.md) Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
Unexpected console statement. Open
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disallow the use of console
(no-console)
In JavaScript that is designed to be executed in the browser, it's considered a best practice to avoid using methods on console
. Such messages are considered to be for debugging purposes and therefore not suitable to ship to the client. In general, calls using console
should be stripped before being pushed to production.
console.log("Made it here.");
console.error("That shouldn't have happened.");
Rule Details
This rule disallows calls to methods of the console
object.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
console.log("Log a debug level message.");
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
// custom console
Console.log("Hello world!");
Options
This rule has an object option for exceptions:
-
"allow"
has an array of strings which are allowed methods of theconsole
object
Examples of additional correct code for this rule with a sample { "allow": ["warn", "error"] }
option:
/*eslint no-console: ["error", { allow: ["warn", "error"] }] */
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
When Not To Use It
If you're using Node.js, however, console
is used to output information to the user and so is not strictly used for debugging purposes. If you are developing for Node.js then you most likely do not want this rule enabled.
Related Rules
- [no-alert](no-alert.md)
- [no-debugger](no-debugger.md) Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
Missing trailing comma. Open
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require or disallow trailing commas (comma-dangle)
Trailing commas in object literals are valid according to the ECMAScript 5 (and ECMAScript 3!) spec. However, IE8 (when not in IE8 document mode) and below will throw an error when it encounters trailing commas in JavaScript.
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
Trailing commas simplify adding and removing items to objects and arrays, since only the lines you are modifying must be touched. Another argument in favor of trailing commas is that it improves the clarity of diffs when an item is added or removed from an object or array:
Less clear:
var foo = {
- bar: "baz",
- qux: "quux"
+ bar: "baz"
};
More clear:
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
- qux: "quux",
};
Rule Details
This rule enforces consistent use of trailing commas in object and array literals.
Options
This rule has a string option or an object option:
{
"comma-dangle": ["error", "never"],
// or
"comma-dangle": ["error", {
"arrays": "never",
"objects": "never",
"imports": "never",
"exports": "never",
"functions": "ignore",
}]
}
-
"never"
(default) disallows trailing commas -
"always"
requires trailing commas -
"always-multiline"
requires trailing commas when the last element or property is in a different line than the closing]
or}
and disallows trailing commas when the last element or property is on the same line as the closing]
or}
-
"only-multiline"
allows (but does not require) trailing commas when the last element or property is in a different line than the closing]
or}
and disallows trailing commas when the last element or property is on the same line as the closing]
or}
Trailing commas in function declarations and function calls are valid syntax since ECMAScript 2017; however, the string option does not check these situations for backwards compatibility.
You can also use an object option to configure this rule for each type of syntax.
Each of the following options can be set to "never"
, "always"
, "always-multiline"
, "only-multiline"
, or "ignore"
.
The default for each option is "never"
unless otherwise specified.
-
arrays
is for array literals and array patterns of destructuring. (e.g.let [a,] = [1,];
) -
objects
is for object literals and object patterns of destructuring. (e.g.let {a,} = {a: 1};
) -
imports
is for import declarations of ES Modules. (e.g.import {a,} from "foo";
) -
exports
is for export declarations of ES Modules. (e.g.export {a,};
) -
functions
is for function declarations and function calls. (e.g.(function(a,){ })(b,);
)
functions
is set to"ignore"
by default for consistency with the string option.
never
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the default "never"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "never"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var arr = [1,2,];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the default "never"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "never"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var arr = [1,2];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
always
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "always"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var arr = [1,2];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "always"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var arr = [1,2,];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
always-multiline
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "always-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var foo = { bar: "baz", qux: "quux", };
var arr = [1,2,];
var arr = [1,
2,];
var arr = [
1,
2
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "always-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var foo = {bar: "baz", qux: "quux"};
var arr = [1,2];
var arr = [1,
2];
var arr = [
1,
2,
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
only-multiline
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "only-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "only-multiline"]*/
var foo = { bar: "baz", qux: "quux", };
var arr = [1,2,];
var arr = [1,
2,];
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "only-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "only-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var foo = {bar: "baz", qux: "quux"};
var arr = [1,2];
var arr = [1,
2];
var arr = [
1,
2,
];
var arr = [
1,
2
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
functions
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the {"functions": "never"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "never"}]*/
function foo(a, b,) {
}
foo(a, b,);
new foo(a, b,);
Examples of correct code for this rule with the {"functions": "never"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "never"}]*/
function foo(a, b) {
}
foo(a, b);
new foo(a, b);
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the {"functions": "always"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "always"}]*/
function foo(a, b) {
}
foo(a, b);
new foo(a, b);
Examples of correct code for this rule with the {"functions": "always"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "always"}]*/
function foo(a, b,) {
}
foo(a, b,);
new foo(a, b,);
When Not To Use It
You can turn this rule off if you are not concerned with dangling commas. Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
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disallow the use of console
(no-console)
In JavaScript that is designed to be executed in the browser, it's considered a best practice to avoid using methods on console
. Such messages are considered to be for debugging purposes and therefore not suitable to ship to the client. In general, calls using console
should be stripped before being pushed to production.
console.log("Made it here.");
console.error("That shouldn't have happened.");
Rule Details
This rule disallows calls to methods of the console
object.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
console.log("Log a debug level message.");
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
// custom console
Console.log("Hello world!");
Options
This rule has an object option for exceptions:
-
"allow"
has an array of strings which are allowed methods of theconsole
object
Examples of additional correct code for this rule with a sample { "allow": ["warn", "error"] }
option:
/*eslint no-console: ["error", { allow: ["warn", "error"] }] */
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
When Not To Use It
If you're using Node.js, however, console
is used to output information to the user and so is not strictly used for debugging purposes. If you are developing for Node.js then you most likely do not want this rule enabled.
Related Rules
- [no-alert](no-alert.md)
- [no-debugger](no-debugger.md) Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
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require let
or const
instead of var
(no-var)
ECMAScript 6 allows programmers to create variables with block scope instead of function scope using the let
and const
keywords. Block scope is common in many other programming languages and helps programmers avoid mistakes
such as:
var count = people.length;
var enoughFood = count > sandwiches.length;
if (enoughFood) {
var count = sandwiches.length; // accidentally overriding the count variable
console.log("We have " + count + " sandwiches for everyone. Plenty for all!");
}
// our count variable is no longer accurate
console.log("We have " + count + " people and " + sandwiches.length + " sandwiches!");
Rule Details
This rule is aimed at discouraging the use of var
and encouraging the use of const
or let
instead.
Examples
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-var: "error"*/
var x = "y";
var CONFIG = {};
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-var: "error"*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
let x = "y";
const CONFIG = {};
When Not To Use It
In addition to non-ES6 environments, existing JavaScript projects that are beginning to introduce ES6 into their
codebase may not want to apply this rule if the cost of migrating from var
to let
is too costly.
Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
Unexpected var, use let or const instead. Open
var question =
- Read upRead up
- Exclude checks
require let
or const
instead of var
(no-var)
ECMAScript 6 allows programmers to create variables with block scope instead of function scope using the let
and const
keywords. Block scope is common in many other programming languages and helps programmers avoid mistakes
such as:
var count = people.length;
var enoughFood = count > sandwiches.length;
if (enoughFood) {
var count = sandwiches.length; // accidentally overriding the count variable
console.log("We have " + count + " sandwiches for everyone. Plenty for all!");
}
// our count variable is no longer accurate
console.log("We have " + count + " people and " + sandwiches.length + " sandwiches!");
Rule Details
This rule is aimed at discouraging the use of var
and encouraging the use of const
or let
instead.
Examples
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-var: "error"*/
var x = "y";
var CONFIG = {};
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-var: "error"*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
let x = "y";
const CONFIG = {};
When Not To Use It
In addition to non-ES6 environments, existing JavaScript projects that are beginning to introduce ES6 into their
codebase may not want to apply this rule if the cost of migrating from var
to let
is too costly.
Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
Unexpected var, use let or const instead. Open
var webpack = require('webpack');
- Read upRead up
- Exclude checks
require let
or const
instead of var
(no-var)
ECMAScript 6 allows programmers to create variables with block scope instead of function scope using the let
and const
keywords. Block scope is common in many other programming languages and helps programmers avoid mistakes
such as:
var count = people.length;
var enoughFood = count > sandwiches.length;
if (enoughFood) {
var count = sandwiches.length; // accidentally overriding the count variable
console.log("We have " + count + " sandwiches for everyone. Plenty for all!");
}
// our count variable is no longer accurate
console.log("We have " + count + " people and " + sandwiches.length + " sandwiches!");
Rule Details
This rule is aimed at discouraging the use of var
and encouraging the use of const
or let
instead.
Examples
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-var: "error"*/
var x = "y";
var CONFIG = {};
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-var: "error"*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
let x = "y";
const CONFIG = {};
When Not To Use It
In addition to non-ES6 environments, existing JavaScript projects that are beginning to introduce ES6 into their
codebase may not want to apply this rule if the cost of migrating from var
to let
is too costly.
Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
All 'var' declarations must be at the top of the function scope. Open
var outputFile = 'index.js';
- Read upRead up
- Exclude checks
Require Variable Declarations to be at the top of their scope (vars-on-top)
The vars-on-top
rule generates warnings when variable declarations are not used serially at the top of a function scope or the top of a program.
By default variable declarations are always moved (“hoisted”) invisibly to the top of their containing scope by the JavaScript interpreter.
This rule forces the programmer to represent that behaviour by manually moving the variable declaration to the top of its containing scope.
Rule Details
This rule aims to keep all variable declarations in the leading series of statements. Allowing multiple declarations helps promote maintainability and is thus allowed.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint vars-on-top: "error"*/
// Variable declarations in a block:
function doSomething() {
var first;
if (true) {
first = true;
}
var second;
}
// Variable declaration in for initializer:
function doSomething() {
for (var i=0; i<10; i++) {}
}
/*eslint vars-on-top: "error"*/
// Variables after other statements:
f();
var a;
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint vars-on-top: "error"*/
function doSomething() {
var first;
var second; //multiple declarations are allowed at the top
if (true) {
first = true;
}
}
function doSomething() {
var i;
for (i=0; i<10; i++) {}
}
/*eslint vars-on-top: "error"*/
var a;
f();
/*eslint vars-on-top: "error"*/
// Directives may precede variable declarations.
"use strict";
var a;
f();
// Comments can describe variables.
function doSomething() {
// this is the first var.
var first;
// this is the second var.
var second
}
Further Reading
Missing trailing comma. Open
exclude: /node_modules/
- Read upRead up
- Exclude checks
require or disallow trailing commas (comma-dangle)
Trailing commas in object literals are valid according to the ECMAScript 5 (and ECMAScript 3!) spec. However, IE8 (when not in IE8 document mode) and below will throw an error when it encounters trailing commas in JavaScript.
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
Trailing commas simplify adding and removing items to objects and arrays, since only the lines you are modifying must be touched. Another argument in favor of trailing commas is that it improves the clarity of diffs when an item is added or removed from an object or array:
Less clear:
var foo = {
- bar: "baz",
- qux: "quux"
+ bar: "baz"
};
More clear:
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
- qux: "quux",
};
Rule Details
This rule enforces consistent use of trailing commas in object and array literals.
Options
This rule has a string option or an object option:
{
"comma-dangle": ["error", "never"],
// or
"comma-dangle": ["error", {
"arrays": "never",
"objects": "never",
"imports": "never",
"exports": "never",
"functions": "ignore",
}]
}
-
"never"
(default) disallows trailing commas -
"always"
requires trailing commas -
"always-multiline"
requires trailing commas when the last element or property is in a different line than the closing]
or}
and disallows trailing commas when the last element or property is on the same line as the closing]
or}
-
"only-multiline"
allows (but does not require) trailing commas when the last element or property is in a different line than the closing]
or}
and disallows trailing commas when the last element or property is on the same line as the closing]
or}
Trailing commas in function declarations and function calls are valid syntax since ECMAScript 2017; however, the string option does not check these situations for backwards compatibility.
You can also use an object option to configure this rule for each type of syntax.
Each of the following options can be set to "never"
, "always"
, "always-multiline"
, "only-multiline"
, or "ignore"
.
The default for each option is "never"
unless otherwise specified.
-
arrays
is for array literals and array patterns of destructuring. (e.g.let [a,] = [1,];
) -
objects
is for object literals and object patterns of destructuring. (e.g.let {a,} = {a: 1};
) -
imports
is for import declarations of ES Modules. (e.g.import {a,} from "foo";
) -
exports
is for export declarations of ES Modules. (e.g.export {a,};
) -
functions
is for function declarations and function calls. (e.g.(function(a,){ })(b,);
)
functions
is set to"ignore"
by default for consistency with the string option.
never
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the default "never"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "never"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var arr = [1,2,];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the default "never"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "never"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var arr = [1,2];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
always
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "always"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var arr = [1,2];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "always"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var arr = [1,2,];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
always-multiline
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "always-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var foo = { bar: "baz", qux: "quux", };
var arr = [1,2,];
var arr = [1,
2,];
var arr = [
1,
2
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "always-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var foo = {bar: "baz", qux: "quux"};
var arr = [1,2];
var arr = [1,
2];
var arr = [
1,
2,
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
only-multiline
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "only-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "only-multiline"]*/
var foo = { bar: "baz", qux: "quux", };
var arr = [1,2,];
var arr = [1,
2,];
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "only-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "only-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var foo = {bar: "baz", qux: "quux"};
var arr = [1,2];
var arr = [1,
2];
var arr = [
1,
2,
];
var arr = [
1,
2
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
functions
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the {"functions": "never"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "never"}]*/
function foo(a, b,) {
}
foo(a, b,);
new foo(a, b,);
Examples of correct code for this rule with the {"functions": "never"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "never"}]*/
function foo(a, b) {
}
foo(a, b);
new foo(a, b);
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the {"functions": "always"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "always"}]*/
function foo(a, b) {
}
foo(a, b);
new foo(a, b);
Examples of correct code for this rule with the {"functions": "always"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "always"}]*/
function foo(a, b,) {
}
foo(a, b,);
new foo(a, b,);
When Not To Use It
You can turn this rule off if you are not concerned with dangling commas. Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
Unexpected console statement. Open
console.log(chalk.red('Failed to compile.'));
- Read upRead up
- Exclude checks
disallow the use of console
(no-console)
In JavaScript that is designed to be executed in the browser, it's considered a best practice to avoid using methods on console
. Such messages are considered to be for debugging purposes and therefore not suitable to ship to the client. In general, calls using console
should be stripped before being pushed to production.
console.log("Made it here.");
console.error("That shouldn't have happened.");
Rule Details
This rule disallows calls to methods of the console
object.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
console.log("Log a debug level message.");
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
// custom console
Console.log("Hello world!");
Options
This rule has an object option for exceptions:
-
"allow"
has an array of strings which are allowed methods of theconsole
object
Examples of additional correct code for this rule with a sample { "allow": ["warn", "error"] }
option:
/*eslint no-console: ["error", { allow: ["warn", "error"] }] */
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
When Not To Use It
If you're using Node.js, however, console
is used to output information to the user and so is not strictly used for debugging purposes. If you are developing for Node.js then you most likely do not want this rule enabled.
Related Rules
- [no-alert](no-alert.md)
- [no-debugger](no-debugger.md) Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
Missing space before opening brace. Open
return function(err, req, res){
- Read upRead up
- Exclude checks
Require Or Disallow Space Before Blocks (space-before-blocks)
Consistency is an important part of any style guide. While it is a personal preference where to put the opening brace of blocks, it should be consistent across a whole project. Having an inconsistent style distracts the reader from seeing the important parts of the code.
Rule Details
This rule will enforce consistency of spacing before blocks. It is only applied on blocks that don’t begin on a new line.
- This rule ignores spacing which is between
=>
and a block. The spacing is handled by thearrow-spacing
rule. - This rule ignores spacing which is between a keyword and a block. The spacing is handled by the
keyword-spacing
rule.
Options
This rule takes one argument. If it is "always"
then blocks must always have at least one preceding space. If "never"
then all blocks should never have any preceding space. If different spacing is desired for function
blocks, keyword blocks and classes, an optional configuration object can be passed as the rule argument to
configure the cases separately.
( e.g. { "functions": "never", "keywords": "always", "classes": "always" }
)
The default is "always"
.
"always"
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "always" option:
/*eslint space-before-blocks: "error"*/
if (a){
b();
}
function a(){}
for (;;){
b();
}
try {} catch(a){}
class Foo{
constructor(){}
}
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "always" option:
/*eslint space-before-blocks: "error"*/
if (a) {
b();
}
if (a) {
b();
} else{ /*no error. this is checked by `keyword-spacing` rule.*/
c();
}
function a() {}
for (;;) {
b();
}
try {} catch(a) {}
"never"
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "never" option:
/*eslint space-before-blocks: ["error", "never"]*/
if (a) {
b();
}
function a() {}
for (;;) {
b();
}
try {} catch(a) {}
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "never" option:
/*eslint space-before-blocks: ["error", "never"]*/
if (a){
b();
}
function a(){}
for (;;){
b();
}
try{} catch(a){}
class Foo{
constructor(){}
}
Examples of incorrect code for this rule when configured { "functions": "never", "keywords": "always", "classes": "never" }
:
/*eslint space-before-blocks: ["error", { "functions": "never", "keywords": "always", "classes": "never" }]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
function a() {}
try {} catch(a){}
class Foo{
constructor() {}
}
Examples of correct code for this rule when configured { "functions": "never", "keywords": "always", "classes": "never" }
:
/*eslint space-before-blocks: ["error", { "functions": "never", "keywords": "always", "classes": "never" }]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
for (;;) {
// ...
}
describe(function(){
// ...
});
class Foo {
constructor(){}
}
Examples of incorrect code for this rule when configured { "functions": "always", "keywords": "never", "classes": "never" }
:
/*eslint space-before-blocks: ["error", { "functions": "always", "keywords": "never", "classes": "never" }]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
function a(){}
try {} catch(a) {}
class Foo {
constructor(){}
}
Examples of correct code for this rule when configured { "functions": "always", "keywords": "never", "classes": "never" }
:
/*eslint space-before-blocks: ["error", { "functions": "always", "keywords": "never", "classes": "never" }]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
if (a){
b();
}
var a = function() {}
class Foo{
constructor() {}
}
Examples of incorrect code for this rule when configured { "functions": "never", "keywords": "never", "classes": "always" }
:
/*eslint space-before-blocks: ["error", { "functions": "never", "keywords": "never", "classes": "always" }]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
class Foo{
constructor(){}
}
Examples of correct code for this rule when configured { "functions": "never", "keywords": "never", "classes": "always" }
:
/*eslint space-before-blocks: ["error", { "functions": "never", "keywords": "never", "classes": "always" }]*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
class Foo {
constructor(){}
}
When Not To Use It
You can turn this rule off if you are not concerned with the consistency of spacing before blocks.
Related Rules
- [keyword-spacing](keyword-spacing.md)
- [arrow-spacing](arrow-spacing.md)
- [brace-style](brace-style.md) Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
Unexpected console statement. Open
console.log(
- Read upRead up
- Exclude checks
disallow the use of console
(no-console)
In JavaScript that is designed to be executed in the browser, it's considered a best practice to avoid using methods on console
. Such messages are considered to be for debugging purposes and therefore not suitable to ship to the client. In general, calls using console
should be stripped before being pushed to production.
console.log("Made it here.");
console.error("That shouldn't have happened.");
Rule Details
This rule disallows calls to methods of the console
object.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
console.log("Log a debug level message.");
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
// custom console
Console.log("Hello world!");
Options
This rule has an object option for exceptions:
-
"allow"
has an array of strings which are allowed methods of theconsole
object
Examples of additional correct code for this rule with a sample { "allow": ["warn", "error"] }
option:
/*eslint no-console: ["error", { allow: ["warn", "error"] }] */
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
When Not To Use It
If you're using Node.js, however, console
is used to output information to the user and so is not strictly used for debugging purposes. If you are developing for Node.js then you most likely do not want this rule enabled.
Related Rules
- [no-alert](no-alert.md)
- [no-debugger](no-debugger.md) Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
Missing trailing comma. Open
chalk.cyan(err.code) + ').'
- Read upRead up
- Exclude checks
require or disallow trailing commas (comma-dangle)
Trailing commas in object literals are valid according to the ECMAScript 5 (and ECMAScript 3!) spec. However, IE8 (when not in IE8 document mode) and below will throw an error when it encounters trailing commas in JavaScript.
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
Trailing commas simplify adding and removing items to objects and arrays, since only the lines you are modifying must be touched. Another argument in favor of trailing commas is that it improves the clarity of diffs when an item is added or removed from an object or array:
Less clear:
var foo = {
- bar: "baz",
- qux: "quux"
+ bar: "baz"
};
More clear:
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
- qux: "quux",
};
Rule Details
This rule enforces consistent use of trailing commas in object and array literals.
Options
This rule has a string option or an object option:
{
"comma-dangle": ["error", "never"],
// or
"comma-dangle": ["error", {
"arrays": "never",
"objects": "never",
"imports": "never",
"exports": "never",
"functions": "ignore",
}]
}
-
"never"
(default) disallows trailing commas -
"always"
requires trailing commas -
"always-multiline"
requires trailing commas when the last element or property is in a different line than the closing]
or}
and disallows trailing commas when the last element or property is on the same line as the closing]
or}
-
"only-multiline"
allows (but does not require) trailing commas when the last element or property is in a different line than the closing]
or}
and disallows trailing commas when the last element or property is on the same line as the closing]
or}
Trailing commas in function declarations and function calls are valid syntax since ECMAScript 2017; however, the string option does not check these situations for backwards compatibility.
You can also use an object option to configure this rule for each type of syntax.
Each of the following options can be set to "never"
, "always"
, "always-multiline"
, "only-multiline"
, or "ignore"
.
The default for each option is "never"
unless otherwise specified.
-
arrays
is for array literals and array patterns of destructuring. (e.g.let [a,] = [1,];
) -
objects
is for object literals and object patterns of destructuring. (e.g.let {a,} = {a: 1};
) -
imports
is for import declarations of ES Modules. (e.g.import {a,} from "foo";
) -
exports
is for export declarations of ES Modules. (e.g.export {a,};
) -
functions
is for function declarations and function calls. (e.g.(function(a,){ })(b,);
)
functions
is set to"ignore"
by default for consistency with the string option.
never
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the default "never"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "never"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var arr = [1,2,];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the default "never"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "never"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var arr = [1,2];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
always
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "always"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var arr = [1,2];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "always"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var arr = [1,2,];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
always-multiline
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "always-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var foo = { bar: "baz", qux: "quux", };
var arr = [1,2,];
var arr = [1,
2,];
var arr = [
1,
2
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "always-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "always-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var foo = {bar: "baz", qux: "quux"};
var arr = [1,2];
var arr = [1,
2];
var arr = [
1,
2,
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
only-multiline
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the "only-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "only-multiline"]*/
var foo = { bar: "baz", qux: "quux", };
var arr = [1,2,];
var arr = [1,
2,];
Examples of correct code for this rule with the "only-multiline"
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", "only-multiline"]*/
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
};
var foo = {
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
};
var foo = {bar: "baz", qux: "quux"};
var arr = [1,2];
var arr = [1,
2];
var arr = [
1,
2,
];
var arr = [
1,
2
];
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux",
});
foo({
bar: "baz",
qux: "quux"
});
functions
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the {"functions": "never"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "never"}]*/
function foo(a, b,) {
}
foo(a, b,);
new foo(a, b,);
Examples of correct code for this rule with the {"functions": "never"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "never"}]*/
function foo(a, b) {
}
foo(a, b);
new foo(a, b);
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with the {"functions": "always"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "always"}]*/
function foo(a, b) {
}
foo(a, b);
new foo(a, b);
Examples of correct code for this rule with the {"functions": "always"}
option:
/*eslint comma-dangle: ["error", {"functions": "always"}]*/
function foo(a, b,) {
}
foo(a, b,);
new foo(a, b,);
When Not To Use It
You can turn this rule off if you are not concerned with dangling commas. Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
Unexpected console statement. Open
console.log(chalk.red('When specified, "proxy" in package.json must be a string.'));
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disallow the use of console
(no-console)
In JavaScript that is designed to be executed in the browser, it's considered a best practice to avoid using methods on console
. Such messages are considered to be for debugging purposes and therefore not suitable to ship to the client. In general, calls using console
should be stripped before being pushed to production.
console.log("Made it here.");
console.error("That shouldn't have happened.");
Rule Details
This rule disallows calls to methods of the console
object.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
console.log("Log a debug level message.");
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-console: "error"*/
// custom console
Console.log("Hello world!");
Options
This rule has an object option for exceptions:
-
"allow"
has an array of strings which are allowed methods of theconsole
object
Examples of additional correct code for this rule with a sample { "allow": ["warn", "error"] }
option:
/*eslint no-console: ["error", { allow: ["warn", "error"] }] */
console.warn("Log a warn level message.");
console.error("Log an error level message.");
When Not To Use It
If you're using Node.js, however, console
is used to output information to the user and so is not strictly used for debugging purposes. If you are developing for Node.js then you most likely do not want this rule enabled.
Related Rules
- [no-alert](no-alert.md)
- [no-debugger](no-debugger.md) Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
'res' is defined but never used. Open
onProxyReq: function(proxyReq, req, res) {
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Disallow Unused Variables (no-unused-vars)
Variables that are declared and not used anywhere in the code are most likely an error due to incomplete refactoring. Such variables take up space in the code and can lead to confusion by readers.
Rule Details
This rule is aimed at eliminating unused variables, functions, and parameters of functions.
A variable is considered to be used if any of the following are true:
- It represents a function that is called (
doSomething()
) - It is read (
var y = x
) - It is passed into a function as an argument (
doSomething(x)
) - It is read inside of a function that is passed to another function (
doSomething(function() { foo(); })
)
A variable is not considered to be used if it is only ever assigned to (var x = 5
) or declared.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: "error"*/
/*global some_unused_var*/
// It checks variables you have defined as global
some_unused_var = 42;
var x;
// Write-only variables are not considered as used.
var y = 10;
y = 5;
// A read for a modification of itself is not considered as used.
var z = 0;
z = z + 1;
// By default, unused arguments cause warnings.
(function(foo) {
return 5;
})();
// Unused recursive functions also cause warnings.
function fact(n) {
if (n < 2) return 1;
return n * fact(n - 1);
}
// When a function definition destructures an array, unused entries from the array also cause warnings.
function getY([x, y]) {
return y;
}
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: "error"*/
var x = 10;
alert(x);
// foo is considered used here
myFunc(function foo() {
// ...
}.bind(this));
(function(foo) {
return foo;
})();
var myFunc;
myFunc = setTimeout(function() {
// myFunc is considered used
myFunc();
}, 50);
// Only the second argument from the descructured array is used.
function getY([, y]) {
return y;
}
exported
In environments outside of CommonJS or ECMAScript modules, you may use var
to create a global variable that may be used by other scripts. You can use the /* exported variableName */
comment block to indicate that this variable is being exported and therefore should not be considered unused.
Note that /* exported */
has no effect for any of the following:
- when the environment is
node
orcommonjs
- when
parserOptions.sourceType
ismodule
- when
ecmaFeatures.globalReturn
istrue
The line comment // exported variableName
will not work as exported
is not line-specific.
Examples of correct code for /* exported variableName */
operation:
/* exported global_var */
var global_var = 42;
Options
This rule takes one argument which can be a string or an object. The string settings are the same as those of the vars
property (explained below).
By default this rule is enabled with all
option for variables and after-used
for arguments.
{
"rules": {
"no-unused-vars": ["error", { "vars": "all", "args": "after-used", "ignoreRestSiblings": false }]
}
}
vars
The vars
option has two settings:
-
all
checks all variables for usage, including those in the global scope. This is the default setting. -
local
checks only that locally-declared variables are used but will allow global variables to be unused.
vars: local
Examples of correct code for the { "vars": "local" }
option:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: ["error", { "vars": "local" }]*/
/*global some_unused_var */
some_unused_var = 42;
varsIgnorePattern
The varsIgnorePattern
option specifies exceptions not to check for usage: variables whose names match a regexp pattern. For example, variables whose names contain ignored
or Ignored
.
Examples of correct code for the { "varsIgnorePattern": "[iI]gnored" }
option:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: ["error", { "varsIgnorePattern": "[iI]gnored" }]*/
var firstVarIgnored = 1;
var secondVar = 2;
console.log(secondVar);
args
The args
option has three settings:
-
after-used
- only the last argument must be used. This allows you, for instance, to have two named parameters to a function and as long as you use the second argument, ESLint will not warn you about the first. This is the default setting. -
all
- all named arguments must be used. -
none
- do not check arguments.
args: after-used
Examples of incorrect code for the default { "args": "after-used" }
option:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: ["error", { "args": "after-used" }]*/
// 1 error
// "baz" is defined but never used
(function(foo, bar, baz) {
return bar;
})();
Examples of correct code for the default { "args": "after-used" }
option:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: ["error", {"args": "after-used"}]*/
(function(foo, bar, baz) {
return baz;
})();
args: all
Examples of incorrect code for the { "args": "all" }
option:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: ["error", { "args": "all" }]*/
// 2 errors
// "foo" is defined but never used
// "baz" is defined but never used
(function(foo, bar, baz) {
return bar;
})();
args: none
Examples of correct code for the { "args": "none" }
option:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: ["error", { "args": "none" }]*/
(function(foo, bar, baz) {
return bar;
})();
ignoreRestSiblings
The ignoreRestSiblings
option is a boolean (default: false
). Using a Rest Property it is possible to "omit" properties from an object, but by default the sibling properties are marked as "unused". With this option enabled the rest property's siblings are ignored.
Examples of correct code for the { "ignoreRestSiblings": true }
option:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: ["error", { "ignoreRestSiblings": true }]*/
// 'type' is ignored because it has a rest property sibling.
var { type, ...coords } = data;
argsIgnorePattern
The argsIgnorePattern
option specifies exceptions not to check for usage: arguments whose names match a regexp pattern. For example, variables whose names begin with an underscore.
Examples of correct code for the { "argsIgnorePattern": "^_" }
option:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: ["error", { "argsIgnorePattern": "^_" }]*/
function foo(x, _y) {
return x + 1;
}
foo();
caughtErrors
The caughtErrors
option is used for catch
block arguments validation.
It has two settings:
-
none
- do not check error objects. This is the default setting. -
all
- all named arguments must be used.
caughtErrors: none
Not specifying this rule is equivalent of assigning it to none
.
Examples of correct code for the { "caughtErrors": "none" }
option:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: ["error", { "caughtErrors": "none" }]*/
try {
//...
} catch (err) {
console.error("errors");
}
caughtErrors: all
Examples of incorrect code for the { "caughtErrors": "all" }
option:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: ["error", { "caughtErrors": "all" }]*/
// 1 error
// "err" is defined but never used
try {
//...
} catch (err) {
console.error("errors");
}
caughtErrorsIgnorePattern
The caughtErrorsIgnorePattern
option specifies exceptions not to check for usage: catch arguments whose names match a regexp pattern. For example, variables whose names begin with a string 'ignore'.
Examples of correct code for the { "caughtErrorsIgnorePattern": "^ignore" }
option:
/*eslint no-unused-vars: ["error", { "caughtErrorsIgnorePattern": "^ignore" }]*/
try {
//...
} catch (ignoreErr) {
console.error("errors");
}
When Not To Use It
If you don't want to be notified about unused variables or function arguments, you can safely turn this rule off. Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
Unexpected var, use let or const instead. Open
var existingProcess = getProcessForPort(DEFAULT_PORT);
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require let
or const
instead of var
(no-var)
ECMAScript 6 allows programmers to create variables with block scope instead of function scope using the let
and const
keywords. Block scope is common in many other programming languages and helps programmers avoid mistakes
such as:
var count = people.length;
var enoughFood = count > sandwiches.length;
if (enoughFood) {
var count = sandwiches.length; // accidentally overriding the count variable
console.log("We have " + count + " sandwiches for everyone. Plenty for all!");
}
// our count variable is no longer accurate
console.log("We have " + count + " people and " + sandwiches.length + " sandwiches!");
Rule Details
This rule is aimed at discouraging the use of var
and encouraging the use of const
or let
instead.
Examples
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-var: "error"*/
var x = "y";
var CONFIG = {};
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-var: "error"*/
/*eslint-env es6*/
let x = "y";
const CONFIG = {};
When Not To Use It
In addition to non-ES6 environments, existing JavaScript projects that are beginning to introduce ES6 into their
codebase may not want to apply this rule if the cost of migrating from var
to let
is too costly.
Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
All 'var' declarations must be at the top of the function scope. Open
var question =
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Require Variable Declarations to be at the top of their scope (vars-on-top)
The vars-on-top
rule generates warnings when variable declarations are not used serially at the top of a function scope or the top of a program.
By default variable declarations are always moved (“hoisted”) invisibly to the top of their containing scope by the JavaScript interpreter.
This rule forces the programmer to represent that behaviour by manually moving the variable declaration to the top of its containing scope.
Rule Details
This rule aims to keep all variable declarations in the leading series of statements. Allowing multiple declarations helps promote maintainability and is thus allowed.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint vars-on-top: "error"*/
// Variable declarations in a block:
function doSomething() {
var first;
if (true) {
first = true;
}
var second;
}
// Variable declaration in for initializer:
function doSomething() {
for (var i=0; i<10; i++) {}
}
/*eslint vars-on-top: "error"*/
// Variables after other statements:
f();
var a;
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint vars-on-top: "error"*/
function doSomething() {
var first;
var second; //multiple declarations are allowed at the top
if (true) {
first = true;
}
}
function doSomething() {
var i;
for (i=0; i<10; i++) {}
}
/*eslint vars-on-top: "error"*/
var a;
f();
/*eslint vars-on-top: "error"*/
// Directives may precede variable declarations.
"use strict";
var a;
f();
// Comments can describe variables.
function doSomething() {
// this is the first var.
var first;
// this is the second var.
var second
}