Checkstyle
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What both publish
| Fact | Checkstyle | JSHint |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Users can choose supplied Google Java Style, Sun Conventions, OpenJDK Style, or Doc Style configurations, or create their own. | Projects can configure JSHint with a .jshintrc file, package.json jshintConfig or the CLI --config option. |
| License | The project license is LGPL-2.1-or-later. | JSHint is licensed under the MIT Expat license. |
| Purpose | Checkstyle analyzes Java source code against configurable rules to help teams enforce coding standards. | JSHint is a community-driven static analysis tool that detects errors and potential problems in JavaScript code. |
Checkstyle plans
- CheckstyleFree
JSHint plans
- JSHintFree
Pick Checkstyle if…
Checkstyle suits programmers and teams writing Java to a coding standard. It is useful for projects that want configurable checks integrated into command-line, build, IDE, or CI workflows.
Pick JSHint if…
JSHint suits JavaScript developers who want automated checks for syntax issues and common language pitfalls. It can fit into workflows using Node.js, supported editors, or listed build integrations.