eslint/max-lines-per-function Pedantic
What it does
Enforce a maximum number of lines of code in a function. This rule ensures that functions do not exceed a specified line count, promoting smaller, more focused functions that are easier to maintain and understand.
Why is this bad?
Some people consider large functions a code smell. Large functions tend to do a lot of things and can make it hard to follow what’s going on. Many coding style guides dictate a limit to the number of lines that a function can comprise of. This rule can help enforce that style.
Examples
Examples of incorrect code for this rule with a particular max value:
js
/* { "eslint/max-lines-per-function": ["error", 2] } */
function foo() {
const x = 0;
}
/* { "eslint/max-lines-per-function": ["error", 4] } */
function foo() {
// a comment followed by a blank line
const x = 0;
}Examples of correct code for this rule with a particular max value:
js
/* { "eslint/max-lines-per-function": ["error", 3] } */
function foo() {
const x = 0;
}
/* { "eslint/max-lines-per-function": ["error", 5] } */
function foo() {
// a comment followed by a blank line
const x = 0;
}Configuration
This rule accepts a configuration object with the following properties:
iifes
type: boolean
default: false
The IIFEs option controls whether IIFEs are included in the line count. By default, IIFEs are not considered, but when set to true, they will be included in the line count for the function.
max
type: integer
default: 50
Maximum number of lines allowed in a function.
skipBlankLines
type: boolean
default: false
Skip lines made up purely of whitespace.
skipComments
type: boolean
default: false
Skip lines containing just comments.
How to use
To enable this rule in the CLI or using the config file, you can use:
bash
oxlint --deny max-lines-per-functionjson
{
"rules": {
"max-lines-per-function": "error"
}
}