How to set up your javascript development environment (PART 1)

Building a javascript development environment from scratch can be overwhelming, but with a custom template, you can save you and your teams’ precious time.

Regardless of your stack or role, client or server-side. We are going to be building a powerful and interactive javascript environment that enables you to kickstart your project in no time.

Before, we begin, the project repository can be found here.

To build a robust javascript development environment, we shall be considering a lot of things which I have divided under subtopics as below:

1. Editors and Environments
2. Package Management
3. Development Web Server
4. Automation
5. Transpiling
6. Bundling
7. Linting
8. Testing and Configuration
9. Http Calls
10. Project Structure
11. Production Build
12. Production Deploy
13. Editors and Environments

For several reasons, choosing a code editor can be a subject of debate among engineers.

However, regardless of your preference, the following code editors are still good choices to pick from.