Chapter 2: ESLint for Next.js Projects

What is ESLint?

ESLint is a static code analysis tool for identifying problematic patterns found in JavaScript/TypeScript code. It helps maintain consistent code style and catches errors early in the development process.

Why Use ESLint in Next.js Projects?

Setting Up ESLint in a Next.js Project

Installation

Install ESLint along with the necessary plugins for Next.js:

npm install eslint eslint-config-next --save-dev

Configuration

Create a configuration file .eslintrc.json in the root of your project:

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Running ESLint

npm run lint

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