What is Linting?
Automatically checking your code for errors, bugs, and style issues
Why It Matters
Linting catches problems before they cause bugs and helps maintain consistent code style
Real-World Example
A linter highlighting that you've used a variable before defining it
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Related Terms
IDE
Integrated Development Environment - a specialised program for writing, testing, and debugging code
Formatting
Automatically arranging code to follow consistent style rules
Type Checking
Verifying that data types match what your code expects
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs
JavaScript
The programming language that makes websites interactive and dynamic