detekt
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What both publish
| Fact | detekt | JSHint |
|---|---|---|
| Build integrations | The project provides a Gradle plugin and documents use with Gradle, Maven, and Bazel builds. | Listed workflow integrations include Grunt, Ant/Maven, QUnit, pre-commit, overcommit and JSXHint. |
| Extensibility | Developers can add custom rule sets using detekt's RuleSetProvider and ServiceLoader pattern. | Custom reporter modules receive structured error data and can print, write or send results elsewhere. |
| Purpose | detekt is a static code analyzer for Kotlin that helps identify code smells. | JSHint is a community-driven static analysis tool that detects errors and potential problems in JavaScript code. |
detekt plans
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JSHint plans
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Pick detekt if…
detekt suits Kotlin developers who want configurable code-smell analysis in builds or CI. Its reports, baselines, and custom-rule support may also suit teams with established codebases or specific analysis needs.
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.