RegExp
An ESLint plugin that provides 80+ rules to detect regex mistakes, enforce style consistency, and optimize regular expressions.
What is RegExp?
eslint-plugin-regexp is an ESLint plugin that provides linting rules to find mistakes, enforce style, and offer optimization hints for regular expressions in JavaScript and TypeScript codebases. It helps developers avoid common regex pitfalls like invalid syntax, contradictory assertions, and inefficient patterns, thereby improving code quality and reliability. The plugin applies static analysis and established best practices to make regular expressions more maintainable and less error-prone.
JavaScript and TypeScript developers who regularly work with regular expressions in their code, particularly those in codebases where regex correctness, consistency, and performance are critical. It is also valuable for teams enforcing coding standards and seeking to prevent regex-related bugs.
Developers choose this plugin because it offers a comprehensive, specialized rule set of over 80 configurable rules focused solely on regex quality, which goes beyond general ESLint capabilities. Its unique selling point is the combination of error detection, style enforcement, and performance optimization with auto-fix support for many rules, streamlining the process of writing and maintaining robust regular expressions.
Overview
ESLint plugin for finding regex mistakes and style guide violations.
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