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What Is an .eslintrc file?

an .eslintrc file explained, including what it does and how it matters in CI/CD.

An .eslintrc (or eslint.config.js for flat config) file configures ESLint linting rules.

What it is

It defines which rules, plugins, and parser options apply. ESLint reads it to flag code-quality and style issues.

Why it matters in CI/CD

CI runs ESLint as a gate, often with --max-warnings 0 so any warning fails the build. A missing plugin or parser in the config is a frequent CI failure.

Key takeaways

  • .eslintrc configures ESLint.
  • It sets rules, plugins, and parser.
  • CI lints with --max-warnings 0.

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