Unnecessary 'else' after 'return'. Open
} else {
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Disallow return before else (no-else-return)
If an if
block contains a return
statement, the else
block becomes unnecessary. Its contents can be placed outside of the block.
function foo() {
if (x) {
return y;
} else {
return z;
}
}
Rule Details
This rule is aimed at highlighting an unnecessary block of code following an if
containing a return statement. As such, it will warn when it encounters an else
following a chain of if
s, all of them containing a return
statement.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint no-else-return: "error"*/
function foo() {
if (x) {
return y;
} else {
return z;
}
}
function foo() {
if (x) {
return y;
} else if (z) {
return w;
} else {
return t;
}
}
function foo() {
if (x) {
return y;
} else {
var t = "foo";
}
return t;
}
// Two warnings for nested occurrences
function foo() {
if (x) {
if (y) {
return y;
} else {
return x;
}
} else {
return z;
}
}
Examples of correct code for this rule:
/*eslint no-else-return: "error"*/
function foo() {
if (x) {
return y;
}
return z;
}
function foo() {
if (x) {
return y;
} else if (z) {
var t = "foo";
} else {
return w;
}
}
function foo() {
if (x) {
if (z) {
return y;
}
} else {
return z;
}
}
Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
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var error = { message: ex.message };
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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 error = { code: ex.error, message: ex.reason };
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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 error = { message: ex.message };
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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
}
Further Reading
All 'var' declarations must be at the top of the function scope. Open
var error = { code: ex.error, message: ex.reason };
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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
}
Further Reading
'res' is defined but never used. Open
const postRoutes = Picker.filter(function (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/
Expected '===' and instead saw '=='. Open
return req.method == "POST";
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Require === and !== (eqeqeq)
It is considered good practice to use the type-safe equality operators ===
and !==
instead of their regular counterparts ==
and !=
.
The reason for this is that ==
and !=
do type coercion which follows the rather obscure Abstract Equality Comparison Algorithm.
For instance, the following statements are all considered true
:
[] == false
[] == ![]
3 == "03"
If one of those occurs in an innocent-looking statement such as a == b
the actual problem is very difficult to spot.
Rule Details
This rule is aimed at eliminating the type-unsafe equality operators.
Examples of incorrect code for this rule:
/*eslint eqeqeq: "error"*/
if (x == 42) { }
if ("" == text) { }
if (obj.getStuff() != undefined) { }
The --fix
option on the command line automatically fixes some problems reported by this rule. A problem is only fixed if one of the operands is a typeof
expression, or if both operands are literals with the same type.
Options
always
The "always"
option (default) enforces the use of ===
and !==
in every situation (except when you opt-in to more specific handling of null
[see below]).
Examples of incorrect code for the "always"
option:
/*eslint eqeqeq: ["error", "always"]*/
a == b
foo == true
bananas != 1
value == undefined
typeof foo == 'undefined'
'hello' != 'world'
0 == 0
true == true
foo == null
Examples of correct code for the "always"
option:
/*eslint eqeqeq: ["error", "always"]*/
a === b
foo === true
bananas !== 1
value === undefined
typeof foo === 'undefined'
'hello' !== 'world'
0 === 0
true === true
foo === null
This rule optionally takes a second argument, which should be an object with the following supported properties:
-
"null"
: Customize how this rule treatsnull
literals. Possible values:-
always
(default) - Always use === or !==. -
never
- Never use === or !== withnull
. -
ignore
- Do not apply this rule tonull
.
-
smart
The "smart"
option enforces the use of ===
and !==
except for these cases:
- Comparing two literal values
- Evaluating the value of
typeof
- Comparing against
null
Examples of incorrect code for the "smart"
option:
/*eslint eqeqeq: ["error", "smart"]*/
// comparing two variables requires ===
a == b
// only one side is a literal
foo == true
bananas != 1
// comparing to undefined requires ===
value == undefined
Examples of correct code for the "smart"
option:
/*eslint eqeqeq: ["error", "smart"]*/
typeof foo == 'undefined'
'hello' != 'world'
0 == 0
true == true
foo == null
allow-null
Deprecated: Instead of using this option use "always" and pass a "null" option property with value "ignore". This will tell eslint to always enforce strict equality except when comparing with the null
literal.
["error", "always", {"null": "ignore"}]
When Not To Use It
If you don't want to enforce a style for using equality operators, then it's safe to disable this rule. Source: http://eslint.org/docs/rules/
'error' is already defined. Open
var error = { message: ex.message };
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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/