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Clarify Linter vs ESLint in node.js api docs #14953

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Brian-Bartels opened this issue Aug 21, 2021 · 12 comments · Fixed by #14995
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Clarify Linter vs ESLint in node.js api docs #14953

Brian-Bartels opened this issue Aug 21, 2021 · 12 comments · Fixed by #14995
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The version of ESLint you are using.
latest

The problem you want to solve.
improve clarity in docs here https://eslint.org/docs/developer-guide/nodejs-api#-eslintlintfilespatterns

Your take on the correct solution to problem.
Just add a few sentences clarify the differences between Linter and ESLint objects as they have a lot of overlap

Are you willing to submit a pull request to implement this change?
Yes, but I feel like someone with more domain knowledge would be more successful!

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@nzakas nzakas changed the title Nit: Clarify Linter vs ESLint in node.js api docs Clarify Linter vs ESLint in node.js api docs Aug 21, 2021
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nzakas commented Aug 21, 2021

Can you explain what you think is missing or should be clarified?

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A bit from each blurb at the tops of the classes could be bubbled up to the top. Also perhaps a sentence on why having access to the file system is useful. For example. I needed some additional ts configurations that I didn't realize. I was trying to use linter. But when I switched to eslint it worked perfectly. Even just a disclaimer at the top "these classes appear similar but have important differences" let me know what you think

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nzakas commented Aug 24, 2021

We have this blurb under the ESLint class header:

The ESLint class is the primary class to use in Node.js applications.

This class depends on the Node.js fs module and the file system, so you cannot use it in browsers. If you want to lint code on browsers, use the Linter class instead.

Do you think changes should be made there to clarify things?

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I suppose that's exactly my point. Unless you read the header for ESLint, and you just read the header for Linter. You'd miss the fact that they are similar

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nzakas commented Aug 25, 2021

Here’s the description for Linter:

The Linter object does the actual evaluation of the JavaScript code. It doesn't do any filesystem operations, it simply parses and reports on the code. In particular, the Linter object does not process configuration objects or files. The Linter is a constructor, and you can create a new instance by passing in the options you want to use.

What would you change? Would adding a sentence like, “Unless you are working in the browser, you probably want to use the ESLint class instead,” address your concern?

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I do think that would help

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nzakas commented Aug 26, 2021

Cool, that’s feasible. Do you want to submit a pull request for that?

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Is this issue open for now?

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I'm on vacation away from a computer until Monday. But I can make a quick PR then

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nzakas commented Aug 27, 2021

Perfect, no hurry.

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Well I think I messed up a few things about the title. But I just signed the CLA and hopefully fixed the title #14995

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nzakas commented Aug 31, 2021

Looks good

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* Improve clarity on the usage of the Linter class

* Fix MD issue

* Add line break for readability

* Update docs/developer-guide/nodejs-api.md

Co-authored-by: Nicholas C. Zakas <nicholas@humanwhocodes.com>
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