HLint
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VisitHLint vs JSHint
What both publish
| Fact | HLint | JSHint |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The project suggests that beginners may focus on warning hints and that larger projects can add custom hints or rules. | The project says it aims to help JavaScript developers write complex programs while avoiding typos and language gotchas. |
| Configuration | Projects can configure HLint with a .hlint.yaml file, including custom hints and ignored suggestions. | Projects can configure JSHint with a .jshintrc file, package.json jshintConfig or the CLI --config option. |
| License | The repository provides HLint under a BSD-style license that permits redistribution and use in source and binary forms subject to listed conditions. | JSHint is licensed under the MIT Expat license. |
| Purpose | HLint suggests possible improvements to Haskell code, including alternative functions, simplifications, and redundancies. | JSHint is a community-driven static analysis tool that detects errors and potential problems in JavaScript code. |
HLint plans
- FreeFree
JSHint plans
- JSHintFree
Pick HLint if…
HLint suits Haskell developers who want suggestions to review while editing or in a CI workflow. Beginners can focus on warning-level hints, and larger projects can define their own rules.
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.