Js Library Boilerplate Basic
Javascript Minimal Starter Boilerplate - Webpack 5 , Babel 7, UMD, Unit Testing
Overview:
The article introduces two boilerplate options for JavaScript and TypeScript libraries: ts-library-boilerplate-basic and js-library-boilerplate. It highlights the features of the basic version and mentions that the js-library-boilerplate is a more robust but bulkier alternative. The features of ts-library-boilerplate-basic include Webpack 5, Babel 7, hot reloading, UMD exports, Jest unit testing, customizable file headers, and daily dependabot dependency updates. The article also provides instructions for installation and customization, as well as deployment and usage of the libraries built with this boilerplate.
Features:
- Webpack 5: Webpack version 5 is used as the module bundler for the libraries.
- Babel 7: Babel version 7 is used for transpiling JavaScript and TypeScript code.
- Hot reloading: The libraries have hot reloading capability, allowing for faster development and testing.
- UMD exports: The libraries are exported in UMD format, making them compatible with different environments.
- Jest unit testing: Jest is used as the testing framework for unit testing the libraries.
- Customizable file headers: The file headers for the built files can be customized according to the library.
- Daily dependabot dependency updates: The boilerplate provides daily updates for dependencies using dependabot.
- Eslint
ESLint is a linter for JavaScript that analyzes code to detect and report on potential problems and errors, as well as enforce consistent code style and best practices, helping developers to write cleaner, more maintainable code.
- Webpack
Webpack is a popular open-source module bundler for JavaScript applications that bundles and optimizes the code and its dependencies for production-ready deployment. It can also be used to transform other types of assets such as CSS, images, and fonts.
