Rule Coverage
- stylelint-config-recommended:
Offers a balanced set of rules that address common CSS issues without being overly restrictive. It covers essential linting needs, making it suitable for a wide range of projects.
- stylelint-config-standard:
Provides an extensive set of rules that encompass various aspects of CSS coding standards, including syntax, formatting, and best practices, ensuring a thorough linting experience.
- stylelint-config-clean-order:
This package focuses on enforcing a specific order of CSS properties, promoting a clear structure in stylesheets. It does not cover all possible linting rules but emphasizes organization and readability.
Customization
- stylelint-config-recommended:
This package is designed to be easily extendable, allowing developers to add or modify rules according to their project's specific needs. It strikes a balance between standardization and flexibility.
- stylelint-config-standard:
Highly customizable, this package allows teams to tailor the rules to their specific requirements, providing a robust foundation while enabling individual project adjustments.
- stylelint-config-clean-order:
While it has a specific focus on property ordering, it allows for some customization to fit team preferences regarding property arrangement, making it adaptable to different coding styles.
Ease of Use
- stylelint-config-recommended:
User-friendly and straightforward, this package is easy to integrate into existing projects, making it an excellent choice for teams new to linting or those looking for a quick setup.
- stylelint-config-standard:
Though comprehensive, it may require a bit more configuration to fully leverage its capabilities. However, it provides detailed feedback that can significantly improve code quality.
- stylelint-config-clean-order:
Designed for teams that prioritize clean code structure, it may require some initial setup to define the desired property order but ultimately simplifies maintenance of stylesheets.
Community Support
- stylelint-config-recommended:
Being one of the more popular configurations, it enjoys strong community support, making it easier to find resources, tutorials, and troubleshooting help.
- stylelint-config-standard:
This package benefits from a large community and extensive documentation, ensuring that developers can easily access support and best practices.
- stylelint-config-clean-order:
While it has a dedicated user base, it may not have as extensive community support as more widely used configurations, which could impact finding solutions to specific issues.
Performance Impact
- stylelint-config-recommended:
Offers a balanced performance, ensuring linting does not become a bottleneck in the development process while still providing valuable feedback.
- stylelint-config-standard:
Due to its extensive rule set, it may have a slightly higher performance overhead during linting, but the trade-off is improved code quality and consistency.
- stylelint-config-clean-order:
The focus on property order may lead to faster linting times in large stylesheets, as it reduces the complexity of rules being evaluated.