Question 1

How to customize the options in generator-node?

Accepted Answer

You can pass options when composing the generator in your own Yeoman generator, such as setting 'cli: true' to include a CLI file, or use sub-generators for specific features like 'node:cli', as explained in the Extend section of the README.

Question 2

Does generator-node work with TypeScript?

Accepted Answer

No, generator-node does not include TypeScript support out of the box. You would need to manually add TypeScript configuration, update the test setup to use ts-jest, and modify the ESLint config after project generation.

Question 3

generator-node vs npm init: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Generator-node provides a comprehensive setup with testing, linting, and CI, ideal for standardized, production-ready modules. 'npm init' only creates a basic package.json, better for quick, minimal projects without additional tooling.

Question 4

Can I use generator-node with GitHub Actions instead of Travis CI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you'll need to manually replace the .travis.yml file with a GitHub Actions workflow after generation, as the generator defaults to Travis CI and doesn't offer a built-in option for other CI platforms.

Question 5

How to update dependencies in a project generated by generator-node?

Accepted Answer

Since the generator only sets up the initial project, manage dependencies manually using 'npm update' or by editing package.json. The generator does not include an automated update mechanism for keeping tools current.

Question 6

What are the sub-generators and how do I use them?

Accepted Answer

Sub-generators like 'node:boilerplate' or 'node:cli' allow generating specific parts of the project. Run 'yo node:sub --help' for options, and compose them in custom generators using Yeoman's composability feature, as detailed in the README.

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