Typescript linting?
I have the official nuxt eslint module in my project, no further custom configuration. However, I get no typescript errors from my linter about actual typescript errors, just stuff like "don't use any", but no "hey this function should have a number but you gave a string". Is mismatching function indexes or other "not adhering to interface" not something the linter should pick up on? Does it need additional configuration? Or do I need separate tooling for this? (and why wouldn't it be part of the baseline batteries-included approach from nuxt 🤔 )
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To address your question about TypeScript linting in Nuxt, it's important to understand that ESLint and TypeScript type checking are two separate processes. The Nuxt ESLint module primarily focuses on code style and some basic TypeScript rules, but it doesn't perform full type checking by default.
For comprehensive TypeScript error detection, including type mismatches and interface adherence, you need to enable TypeScript type checking. Nuxt provides a way to do this:
1. First, ensure you have
vue-tsc
and typescript
installed as development dependencies:
2. Then, you can enable type checking by adding the following to your nuxt.config.ts
file:
Nuxt TypeScript docs (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/concepts/typescript) explain that this option enables build-time type checking.
Alternatively, you can run type checking separately using the nuxi typecheck
command:
Nuxt TypeScript docs (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/concepts/typescript) provide more details on type checking options.
As for why this isn't part of the baseline "batteries-included" approach, it's likely due to performance considerations. Type checking can be resource-intensive, especially for larger projects, which is why it's not enabled by default in the development process.
To summarize:
1. The ESLint module you're using is primarily for code style and basic TypeScript rules.
2. For full TypeScript type checking, you need to enable it separately in your Nuxt configuration or use the nuxi typecheck
command.
3. This separation allows for better performance in development while still providing the option for comprehensive type checking when needed.
If you want to integrate type checking more closely with your development process, you might consider setting up your IDE to perform TypeScript checks, or use a pre-commit hook to run nuxi typecheck
before committing code changes.
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@kapa.ai after installing the packages, when running the
npx nuxi typecheck
command, I get the following error:
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Based on the error you're encountering, it appears that you're facing an issue with
vue-tsc
, which is the TypeScript compiler for Vue. This error suggests there might be a compatibility problem between the versions of vue-tsc
and other dependencies in your project.
To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:
1. First, check the version of vue-tsc
you have installed. Recent versions of Nuxt are compatible with vue-tsc
version 2.x. You can update vue-tsc
to the latest 2.x version by running:
Github Issue Comment (https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/issues/22421) mentions that downgrading to version 2.0.7 solved a similar issue for some users.
2. If updating doesn't solve the problem, you can try clearing your node_modules and reinstalling dependencies:
3. If you're still encountering issues, you might need to update other related packages. Ensure that your typescript
package is also up to date:
4. If the problem persists, you can try using the --legacy-peer-deps
flag when installing packages, as suggested in this Stack Overflow answer (https://stackoverflow.com/questions/78273467):
This can help resolve conflicts between package versions.
5. As a last resort, you might need to check your tsconfig.json
file for any custom configurations that could be causing conflicts. Ensure it extends from the Nuxt-generated config:
Nuxt tsconfig.json docs (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/tsconfig) provide more information on this.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, it might be worth opening an issue on the Nuxt GitHub repository with details about your project setup, as this could be a more specific compatibility problem that needs attention from the Nuxt team.
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@kapa.ai Downgrading to 2.0.7 solved the issue. However, the npx nuxi typecheck command always exists without any output, even when I introduce type errors on purpose. Why would that happen? What should happen?
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I'm glad to hear that downgrading to vue-tsc 2.0.7 solved the initial issue. However, the behavior you're describing with
npx nuxi typecheck
exiting without any output, even with intentional type errors, is not the expected behavior. Let's explore what should happen and potential reasons for this issue.
What should happen:
When you run npx nuxi typecheck
, it should perform a type check of your entire Nuxt project and report any type errors it finds. If there are no errors, it should exit silently. If there are errors, it should display them in the console.
According to the Nuxt typecheck command documentation (https://nuxt.com/docs/api/commands/typecheck), the command runs vue-tsc
to check types throughout your app. It should detect and report type errors.
Possible reasons for the issue:
1. Configuration problem: The typecheck command might not be properly configured in your nuxt.config.ts
file. Ensure you have the following in your configuration:
2. Incorrect path: The command might not be finding your source files. Make sure you're running the command from the root of your Nuxt project.
3. tsconfig issue: There might be a problem with your tsconfig.json
file. Ensure it's properly set up and extends the Nuxt-generated config:
4. Caching: Nuxt might be caching the results of previous type checks. Try clearing the Nuxt cache:
5. Vue-tsc version mismatch: While 2.0.7 solved your initial error, it might not be fully compatible with your Nuxt version for type checking. You could try a slightly newer version, like 2.0.8 or 2.1.0.
To troubleshoot this issue:
1. Try running vue-tsc
directly to see if it produces any output:
2. Check the Nuxt-generated TypeScript configuration in .nuxt/tsconfig.json
to ensure it includes all your source files.
3. If none of the above helps, you might want to consider opening an issue on the Nuxt GitHub repository (https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/issues) with details about your setup, as this behavior is not expected and might be a bug in the Nuxt typecheck implementation.
Remember, type checking is crucial for catching errors early in development, so it's important to get this working correctly in your Nuxt project.
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What’s the typescript version?