Ensuring Sane Imports in a Monorepo with ESLint
In recent years, monorepos have surged in popularity due to their simplicity in managing multiple packages within a single repository. Using a monorepo makes it easier for teams to share code, manage dependencies, and increase efficiency in development workflows. However, one challenge developers encounter in a monorepo setup is ensuring that imports are correctly referencing the available dependencies across the workspace. When working in a monorepo, it's common to refactor projects or add new ones frequently. This can lead to mistakenly importing modules that don't exist in your workspace. Undetected, these errors can create significant challenges during the build process or lead to runtime issues in production. Enter ESLint —a powerful tool to help you maintain code quality and consistency. With the right configuration, ESLint can alert you to non-existent imports, improving the reliability of your codebase.