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Webpack Library Starter Kit

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Webpack starter kit for creating libraries

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Overview

If you're looking to kickstart your library development with ease, the Webpack Library Starter Kit is a robust solution that streamlines the process. Designed for creating libraries that utilize ES6 as input, it conveniently exports in both UMD and CommonJS formats. This kit provides developers with a solid foundation, leveraging the powerful features of Webpack 4 and Babel 7, among others, to ensure a seamless build experience.

With a focus on modern development practices, the starter kit not only simplifies the initial setup but also integrates testing and linting capabilities out of the box. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, this framework truly makes library creation more efficient and enjoyable.

Features

  • Webpack 4: Utilize the latest version of Webpack for optimal performance in bundling your JavaScript libraries.
  • Babel 7: Transpile modern ES6+ code to ensure compatibility across different environments.
  • UMD and CommonJS Exports: Easily export your library in both UMD and CommonJS formats for versatile use in various projects.
  • Testing Setup: Includes ES6 test setup with Mocha and Chai, allowing for straightforward test implementation and validation.
  • Test Coverage Reporting: Utilize the nyc command-line utility for Istanbul to monitor your test coverage and maintain code quality.
  • Linting with ESLint: Integrated linting support to help you write clean, consistent code.
  • Basic Travis Configuration: Set up continuous integration easily with a basic configuration included for Travis CI.
  • Development and Production Builds: Run simple commands to generate both development and production versions of your library with ease.
eslint
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

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.