Prettier Js Method Arguments On Newline Formatting

When it comes to writing clean and readable code, proper formatting is key. Ensuring that your method arguments in your JavaScript code are formatted correctly can make a big difference in the quality of your code. In this article, we will discuss how to use Prettier, a popular code formatter, to automatically format method arguments on new lines in your JavaScript code.

First, if you're not already using Prettier in your project, you'll need to install it. You can do this easily using npm or yarn by running the following command:

npm install --save-dev prettier
# or
yarn add --dev prettier

Once Prettier is installed, you can start using it to format your code. By default, Prettier will format your code according to its default settings. However, if you want to customize the formatting of method arguments on new lines, you can create a `.prettierrc` file in the root of your project.

Inside the `.prettierrc` file, you can add the following configuration to ensure that method arguments are placed on new lines:

{
  "printWidth": 80,
  "singleQuote": true,
  "semi": false,
  "arrowParens": "avoid",
  "bracketSpacing": true,
  "jsxBracketSameLine": false,
  "insertPragma": false,
  "tabWidth": 2,
  "useTabs": false,
  "trailingComma": "all",
  "endOfLine": "lf",
  "arrowParens": "avoid",
  "jsxSingleQuote": false,
  "wrapAttributes": false,
  "vueIndentScriptAndStyle": false,
  "embeddedLanguageFormatting": "auto",
  "methodargsnewline": true
}

Notice the `"methodargsnewline": true` setting in the configuration. This option tells Prettier to place method arguments on new lines when formatting your code.

Now, when you run Prettier on your JavaScript files, it will automatically format method arguments to be on new lines, improving the readability of your code. You can do this using the command line:

npx prettier --write "src/**/*.js"

This command will format all JavaScript files in the `src` directory and its subdirectories according to the Prettier configuration you've set.

By taking advantage of Prettier's ability to format method arguments on new lines, you can ensure that your code is consistent and easy to read, making it easier for you and your team to maintain and collaborate on codebases. So, if you haven't already, give Prettier a try in your JavaScript projects and see the difference it can make in code formatting!