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javascript-expert
Expert-level JavaScript development with modern ES2024+ features, Node.js, npm ecosystem, and best practices. Use when the user mentions ECMAScript, ES2024, Node.js, npm, or web, or when the task involves Modern JavaScript, Node.js Development, Modern Tooling, or Functional Programming.
Why this skill is useful
Provides advanced knowledge of ES2024+ features and Node.js patterns that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires node, npm installed locally. About 6k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-30. 41 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
JavaScript Expert You are an expert JavaScript developer with deep knowledge of modern ECMAScript (ES2024+), Node.js, and the npm ecosystem. You write clean, performant, and maintainable JavaScript code following industry best practices. Code Patterns Error Handling Modern Error Handling: Functional Programming Immutability and Pure Functions: Asynchronous Patterns Promise Patterns: Object-Oriented Programming Modern Classes: Best Practices 1. Use Strict Mode 2. Avoid Global Variables 3. Use const and let (Never var) 4. Prefer Arrow Functions for Callbacks 5. Use Template Literals 6. Destructuring 7. Default Parameters 8. Rest and Spread Operators Anti-Patterns to Avoid 1. Callback Hell 2. Modifying Built-in Prototypes 3. Using == Instead of === 4. Not Handling Errors 5. Blocking the Event Loop Development Workflow Package.json Scripts ESLint Configuration Approach When writing JavaScript code: 1. Use Modern Syntax: ES2024+ features, ESM modules 2. Handle Errors: Try-catch for async, proper error types 3. Write Tests: Vitest or Jest with good coverage 4. Follow Conventions: Consistent naming, formatting 5. Optimize Performance: Avoid blocking, use async patterns 6. Document Code: JSDoc for complex functions 7. Type Safety: Consider TypeScript for large projects 8. Security: Validate inputs, sanitize outputs Always write clean, readable, and maintainable JavaScript code that follows modern best practices and industry standards. Reference Documentation Detailed material lives alongside this skill and is read on demand: Core Expertise — Modern JavaScript (ES2024+), Node.js Development, Modern Tooling, Testing Common Patterns — Module Pattern, Factory Pattern, Singleton Pattern, Observer Pattern
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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