(npm) publish, and be damned!
May 10th 2019
I recently published my first npm package and my colleague, Attila Vágó, suggested I write up some notes on the process. I'll point out that I am not an expert on this (I don't even play one on TV!) so you should take this with a pinch of salt. I'm…
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My first npm package - eslint-formatter-complexity
May 4th 2019
I've just published my first npm package - eslint-formatter-complexity. It's an eslint formatter that uses complexity metrics (see below) to highlight the files in your codebase that are in most need of a refactor. The code is available in a public…
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Testing
May 1st 2019
Unit testing is an essential part of the success of any project. Integration tests are also essential and can range from so-called, coarse-grained, unit tests, through to full end-to-end test that use all parts of the system including backend…
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AST selectors rule
April 28th 2019
My previous article on abstract syntax trees ran through a quick, but relatively broad, overview of syntax trees and how to manipulate them. This second article will show you how to use a basic knowledge of abstract syntax trees to enforce code…
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I, for one, welcome our eslint overlords
April 21st 2019
Functioning teams usually agree to code standards intended to make life easier for everyone. Unfortunately, we constantly flout those agreed rules - to our detriment. Not only does this lead to less manageable code, it can also lead to friction and…
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Webpusher
Mark Lennox
a regrettable tendency to Javascript
