"[…] and I do open source because, Power To The People" — Azer Koçulu

Require from npm instead of using JS builtins (prefer-npm)

💼 This rule is enabled in the following configs: 🌐 all, ✅ recommended.

🔧 This rule is automatically fixable by the --fix CLI option.

📖 Rule details

Using NPM packages over native JavaScript has many advantages:

1. Controlled Updates: Decide when to upgrade, avoiding sudden breaks.
2. Contribute Easily: Open-source and accessible nature allows for quick bug fixes or enhancements.
3. Find Better Solutions: Often more efficient or elegant than native methods.
4. Flexibility: Avoid lock-ins; switch packages as needs evolve.
5. Community Support: Active communities mean faster fixes and richer documentation.
6. Tailored Solutions: Greater customization options than native functionalities.

💡 Examples

// ❌ Incorrect
const padded = str.padStart(' ', 10) // starts on which end? Right or left?
const color = n % 2 ? 'blue' : 'red' // wtf is '%' ?

// ✅ Correct
const leftPad = require('left-pad')
const isOdd = require('is-odd')
const padded = leftPad(str, 10)
const color = isOdd(n) ? 'blue' : 'red'

🔧 Config

{ rules: { 'ninja/prefer-npm': 2 } }

🔗 See also

• is-odd
• is-is-odd
• left-pad

🧑‍💻 Demo