Question 1

How do I automate npm releases with maintenance-modules?

Accepted Answer

Use tools like np or semantic-release from the list: np runs tests, bumps version, and publishes, while semantic-release automates releases based on commit messages. Install them globally or as dev dependencies and configure in your package.json scripts.

Question 2

What's the best linter for Node.js: standard or XO?

Accepted Answer

Both are opinionated and zero-config; standard is simpler and widely adopted, while XO adds more ESLint rules and happiness themes. Choose based on your team's preference for strictness—maintenance-modules lists both as options for minimizing bikeshedding.

Question 3

Is maintenance-modules actively maintained?

Accepted Answer

The README shows it's a curated list by maxogden, but as a static resource, it relies on community updates. Check the GitHub repository for recent commits or issues to gauge current maintenance status, as tools may evolve independently.

Question 4

How to check for unused dependencies in my project?

Accepted Answer

Use dependency-check from the list: it scans your code to ensure all used modules are listed in package.json. Install it as a dev dependency and run it via CLI to identify missing or extraneous dependencies, helping keep your project lean.

Question 5

Maintenance-modules vs using a CI/CD pipeline directly?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance-modules provides tools to enhance CI/CD (e.g., travisjs for Travis setup), but it's not a replacement. Use it to streamline tasks like linting and releasing within your pipeline; for complex workflows, you might need additional integration beyond the listed modules.

Question 6

How to generate a README from package.json?

Accepted Answer

Install package-json-to-readme globally, then run it in your project directory. It creates a boilerplate README.md using metadata from package.json, such as name and description, which you can then customize further for your module.

Question 7

What tools does maintenance-modules recommend for adding collaborators?

Accepted Answer

Use the collaborator module: it allows adding maintainers to GitHub and npm via CLI and generates a collaborators.md file. Install it globally and follow the README instructions to streamline team management for open-source projects.

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