Question 1

How to set up eslint-plugin-depend with package.json?

Accepted Answer

You need to use additional parsers like @eslint/json or jsonc-eslint-parser, as shown in the README examples, to enable linting of package.json files within your ESLint configuration.

Question 2

eslint-plugin-depend vs webpack-bundle-analyzer for reducing bundle size?

Accepted Answer

eslint-plugin-depend focuses on preventing dependency bloat through code analysis and suggestions during development, while webpack-bundle-analyzer visualizes bundle composition post-build. They complement each other but serve different purposes in optimization workflows.

Question 3

Does eslint-plugin-depend work with TypeScript projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it should work with TypeScript if configured properly with ESLint's TypeScript support, but the README doesn't provide specific examples, so you might need to adapt the setup based on your ESLint configuration.

Question 4

How to customize banned dependencies in eslint-plugin-depend?

Accepted Answer

Use the ban-dependencies rule in your ESLint config to specify which dependencies to ban, referencing the rule's documentation for configuration options, though details are sparse in the main README.

Question 5

Is eslint-plugin-depend effective for Node.js applications?

Accepted Answer

It can help identify unnecessary polyfills and suggest native Node.js APIs, but its effectiveness depends on your codebase and how well you integrate it with ESLint rules for server-side dependencies.

Question 6

What are good alternatives to eslint-plugin-depend for dependency analysis?

Accepted Answer

Tools like depcheck or npm-audit can audit dependencies, but eslint-plugin-depend is unique in integrating directly into ESLint for real-time suggestions during coding, rather than post-install analysis.

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