Have Eslint Only Show Fatal Errors

When you're knee-deep in coding land, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of errors your code editor throws at you. Sometimes, you just want to focus on the critical stuff, the real game-changers that could make or break your application. Enter ESLint, your trusty ally in the world of JavaScript linting. In this guide, we'll show you how to configure ESLint to only show you the fatal errors, helping you cut through the noise and get straight to the heart of the matter.

First things first, if you haven't already installed ESLint in your project, do so using npm or yarn. Open up your terminal and run the following command:

npm install eslint --save-dev

Next, you'll need to create an ESLint configuration file in your project directory. You can do this by running the following command:

npx eslint --init

This command will guide you through a series of prompts to set up your ESLint configuration. When prompted to choose a style guide, select "None," as we're focusing on fatal errors only in this guide.

Once you've set up your ESLint configuration, open the generated `.eslintrc.json` file in your favorite code editor. You'll see a JSON object with various ESLint rules. Look for the "rules" section, where you can specify the rules you want ESLint to enforce.

To have ESLint only show you fatal errors, you can set the `"no-console"` rule as an example. This rule warns you when the console is used in your code, a common source of errors. You can configure this rule as follows:

{
  "rules": {
    "no-console": "error"
  }
}

In this configuration, we've set the `"no-console"` rule to `"error"`, which means ESLint will treat any violation of this rule as a fatal error. You can apply the same approach to other rules in your ESLint configuration to emphasize crucial errors.

Save your `.eslintrc.json` file, and you're all set! The next time you run ESLint in your project, it will only show you fatal errors, helping you stay focused on what truly matters.

Remember, while focusing on fatal errors is essential, it's also crucial to address other warnings and errors in your code to ensure its overall quality. ESLint offers a plethora of rules to help you enhance your codebase and catch potential issues early on.

By configuring ESLint to only show fatal errors, you're streamlining your development process and prioritizing the most critical aspects of your code. So go ahead, give it a try, and let ESLint be your guide to writing cleaner, more robust JavaScript code. Happy coding!