JSHint
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What both publish
| Fact | JSHint | PMD |
|---|---|---|
| Build integrations | The install page lists support or integrations for Grunt, Ant, Maven, pre-commit, and QUnit. | PMD can be integrated through Maven or Gradle builds, which can be configured to fail when violations are found. |
| License | JSHint is licensed under the MIT Expat license. | The project identifies its license as BSD-style. |
| Purpose | JSHint is a community-driven static analysis tool that detects errors and potential problems in JavaScript code. | PMD is an extensible cross-language static code analyzer that finds common programming flaws. |
| Support | The project directs users to report bugs and suggestions through GitHub Issues. | The project directs users to Stack Overflow for questions, GitHub issues for suspected bugs or requests, and Gitter for quick questions. |
JSHint plans
- JSHintFree
PMD plans
- PMDFree
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.
Pick PMD if…
PMD suits developers and teams who want static checks across supported languages, custom rules, and duplicate-code detection. It can fit command-line, build-tool, and CI workflows, provided the required Java version is available.