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Biome: A Faster, Unified Alternative to ESLint and Prettier
For years, JavaScript developers have relied on ESLint for linting and Prettier for formatting, ensuring clean and maintainable code. But what if there was a tool that could handle both tasks, significantly faster, with less configuration hassle? Enter Biome — a modern, high-performance alternative that’s making waves in the developer community.
Why Look for an ESLint Alternative?
ESLint has been the industry standard for linting, helping catch code errors and enforcing coding styles. However, it comes with downsides:
- Performance issues: ESLint can be slow, especially on large codebases.
- Complex setup: Managing ESLint and Prettier together often leads to configuration headaches.
- Dependency bloat: ESLint relies on numerous plugins and configurations, which can slow down projects.
Biome aims to solve these problems by combining linting, formatting, and more into a single, ultra-fast tool.
What is Biome?
Biome is a Rust-based toolchain for JavaScript, TypeScript, and other web-related languages. It integrates linting, formatting, and code analysis into a single package, providing:
✅ Blazing-fast performance (25x faster than Prettier, 15x faster than ESLint)
✅ Built-in formatter (no need for Prettier!)
✅ Zero-config setup (less dependency management)
✅ Better developer experience with a unified tool
How Does Biome Compare to ESLint + Prettier?
Feature ESLint + Prettier Biome Linting ✅ Yes ✅ Yes (Built-in) Formatting ✅ Yes (Prettier required) ✅ Yes (Built-in) Performance ⚠️ Can be slow on large codebases 🚀 Lightning fast Setup Complexity ⚠️ Requires multiple plugins ✅ Simple and unified Custom Plugins ✅ Extensive ecosystem ⚠️ Limited plugin support
Getting Started with Biome
1️⃣ Install Biome
You can install Biome using npm:
npm install --save-dev @biomejs/biome
