Question 1

node-module-boilerplate vs Yeoman generators for starting Node.js projects?

Accepted Answer

node-module-boilerplate is a static template focused on npm modules with specific tooling like Ava and XO, offering less customization but faster setup. Yeoman generators are more flexible and interactive, allowing tailored setups but requiring more initial configuration. Choose based on whether you prefer a battle-tested, opinionated start or a customizable foundation.

Question 2

How to add custom ESLint rules to a project using node-module-boilerplate?

Accepted Answer

Since the boilerplate pre-configures ESLint with XO, you can override rules by editing the .eslintrc.js file or extending XO's config. Refer to the XO documentation for specific rule adjustments, but note that changes might conflict with the included code style enforcement.

Question 3

Is node-module-boilerplate good for building CLI tools?

Accepted Answer

This boilerplate is designed for general Node.js modules, not specifically for CLIs. The author provides a separate node-cli-boilerplate for command-line tools, which includes additional setups like argument parsing and bin entries, making it a better fit for CLI development.

Question 4

Can I use this without TypeScript for plain JavaScript projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the boilerplate supports plain JavaScript by default—TypeScript is optional. You can ignore or remove the tsconfig and type definitions if not needed, but the tooling (like ESLint) is configured to work with both, so no extra changes are required.

Question 5

What's included in the automated publishing with np?

Accepted Answer

The boilerplate integrates np via GitHub Actions to handle version bumps, changelog generation, npm publishing, and git tagging. It streamlines the release process but assumes you have npm credentials set up and may require tweaks for private registries or custom workflows.

Question 6

How do I test my module locally before publishing with this setup?

Accepted Answer

The boilerplate uses Ava for testing, so run 'npm test' to execute pre-configured test scripts. It includes example test files, and you can add more in the test directory, leveraging Ava's lightweight and concurrent testing features as described in the tooling setup.

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