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TypeScript and JavaScript coding style conventions, centered on top-down narrative ordering (caller first, helpers below) and functions over classes. Read before writing or reviewing TypeScript/JavaScript code, including code inside a spec or a plan.
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Usage comes first, implementation after. Exception: with inheritance — when an interface extends another, write the parent first.
Order code top-down: each file reads as a story, from entry point to leaves. The reader meets the highest-level thing first, then drills down into its dependencies:
// 1. Imports
import { ... } from "...";
// 2. Module-level constants and variables (exported first, then internal)
export const PUBLIC_CONST = ...;
const INTERNAL_CONST = ...;
// 3. Shared types — main type first, then types it references
export interface MainType {
detail: DetailType;
}
export interface DetailType { ... }
// 4. Entry-point (exported) function
export function doThing() {
stepOne();
stepTwo();
}
// 5. Internal functions called by the entry point, in call order
function stepOne() {
stepOneHelper();
}
function stepOneHelper() { ... }
function stepTwo() { ... }
Module-level constants and variables (const, let, var value declarations at the top of the file — both exported and internal) MUST be placed immediately after imports, before any type definitions, functions, or classes. The reader sees them first and treats them as the file's configuration surface.
Functions: write the caller first, then the functions it calls, recursively. A helper appears just below its caller, not grouped at the bottom of the file. If a helper is called by several siblings, place it after its first caller.
Types: write the main (top-level) type first, then the types it references, recursively. Same top-down rule as functions.
Types attached to a single function (or class, or other declaration) — i.e. used only in that one signature, like a MyComponentProps interface used only by MyComponent — must be placed immediately before that declaration, not in the top type block.
Exports are not a sorting criterion on their own: a function being exported does not pull it to the top — its position is determined by who calls it. The entry points of a file are usually exported, which is why they tend to appear first, but that is a consequence of the top-down rule, not the rule itself.
throw, return, continue, break), when it fits on one line, write it on one line (e.g., if (!condition) return false; instead of multi-line format)any; take the time to find the proper type. If you fail to find one, always insert a /* FIXME */ after the any. For example: let myVariable: any /* FIXME */;.import { X } from "y.js" instead of require).enum and namespace.const over let.undefined over null.?? over ||.++i and --i over i++ and i--.new Error() over Error().function and class declarative syntax over creating them as constants.interface declarations over type aliases.T, K, etc.undefined value."normal" | "gracefulShutdown" | "backupMode" instead of "normal" | "graceful-shutdown" | "backup-mode").undefined or throw an error if the absence of value indicates a problem.undefined or null.undefined when it is the default value. Use return; instead of return undefined; and let myVariable; instead of let myVariable = undefined;. Explicitly passing undefined is fine when intentionally setting a value.as any or any kind of type assertion. Always make the effort to find the proper type. Exception: when the type is incorrect or truly unknown — justify with an inline comment.import("some-package-or-module").SomeType; prefer direct imports at the top of the file.await import("some-package-or-module"); prefer static imports at the top of the file. Exception: when there is a valid reason — justify with an inline comment.Before adding a dependency or dev-dependency, search the codebase first and reuse the version already in use. If not found, install the latest version using the default install command.
Never add AI attribution — Co-Authored-By: …, "Generated with …", or similar — to a commit, PR, MR, or changeset message.
Write for someone already using the project who wants to know what changed, in a few words. Mention only what is actionable for them; skip the why and the internal details. Always a single short paragraph.
When a version mixes actionable and non-actionable changes (for example a big refactoring plus a small feature), mention only the actionable one. Mention non-actionable changes only when there is nothing else for the user.
Never bump a package from 0.x.x to 1.0.0 unless explicitly instructed. Breaking changes are accepted while the major version is 0.
Think of it as narrative decomposition: the caller reads like a paragraph that names what happens; each helper expands one sentence of that paragraph.
For example, this code:
export function myFunction() {
// Check something
// ... 20 lines ...
// Do something
// ... 20 lines ...
}
… should be refactored in:
export function myFunction() {
checkSomething();
doSomething();
}
function checkSomething() {
// ... 20 lines ...
}
function doSomething() {
// ... 20 lines ...
}
Guidelines:
Each time you see duplicated logic, take the time to refactor it into a reusable function.
Do not keep unused code such as variables, functions, implementations, etc.
?? "" and ?? 0 and confirm it is intentional. Otherwise, understand the typing and find an elegant fix.
?? "" is when the UI requires an empty string.as SomeType) are often a sign of misunderstood typing.any and find the proper type. When any is truly needed, add a comment explaining why.ReturnType<T> or Parameters<T> if you can import the actual type.SomeType["someMemberName"] if you can import the actual type.The following comment must be removed:
// Create a new task
createANewTask();
Other examples of inline comments that are obvious and must be removed:
// Validate that there is a file
if (!file) throw new ApiError(400);
// Validate and parse the request body according to the expected schema
const validated = UploadBodyAT.assert(body);
JSDoc comments should only be used when they add meaningful information. Example of a comment that must be entirely removed because everything is obvious:
/**
* This function adds two numbers
* @param a - The first number
* @param b - The second number
* @returns The sum of the two numbers
*/
function addTwoNumbers(a: number, b: number) {
return a + b;
}
name: top-down-typescript description: TypeScript and JavaScript coding style conventions, centered on top-down narrative ordering (caller first, helpers below) and functions over classes. Read before writing or reviewing TypeScript/JavaScript code, including code inside a spec or a plan. license: CC0 1.0 metadata: author: Paleo version: "0.4.0" repository: https://github.com/paleo/skills
---
name: top-down-typescript
description: TypeScript and JavaScript coding style conventions, centered on top-down narrative ordering (caller first, helpers below) and functions over classes. Read before writing or reviewing TypeScript/JavaScript code, including code inside a spec or a plan.
license: CC0 1.0
metadata:
author: Paleo
version: "0.4.0"
repository: https://github.com/paleo/skills
---
# Top-Down TypeScript Coding Style
## General Rules
- Dead (unused) code SHOULD NOT be kept (_YAGNI principle_).
- Do not write multiple consecutive blank lines.
- Changes to linter rules MUST be discussed before being implemented.
- Code SHOULD NOT contain commented-out code, unless a comment explains why.
## Code Organization
**Usage comes first**, implementation after. Exception: with inheritance — when an interface _extends_ another, write the parent first.
- Order code top-down: each file reads as a story, from entry point to leaves. The reader meets the highest-level thing first, then drills down into its dependencies:
```ts
// 1. Imports
import { ... } from "...";
// 2. Module-level constants and variables (exported first, then internal)
export const PUBLIC_CONST = ...;
const INTERNAL_CONST = ...;
// 3. Shared types — main type first, then types it references
export interface MainType {
detail: DetailType;
}
export interface DetailType { ... }
// 4. Entry-point (exported) function
export function doThing() {
stepOne();
stepTwo();
}
// 5. Internal functions called by the entry point, in call order
function stepOne() {
stepOneHelper();
}
function stepOneHelper() { ... }
function stepTwo() { ... }
```
- Module-level constants and variables (`const`, `let`, `var` value declarations at the top of the file — both exported and internal) MUST be placed immediately after imports, before any type definitions, functions, or classes. The reader sees them first and treats them as the file's configuration surface.
- Functions: write the caller first, then the functions it calls, recursively. A helper appears _just below_ its caller, not grouped at the bottom of the file. If a helper is called by several siblings, place it after its first caller.
- Types: write the main (top-level) type first, then the types it references, recursively. Same top-down rule as functions.
- Types attached to a single function (or class, or other declaration) — i.e. used only in that one signature, like a `MyComponentProps` interface used only by `MyComponent` — must be placed immediately before that declaration, not in the top type block.
- Exports are not a sorting criterion on their own: a `function` being `export`ed does not pull it to the top — its position is determined by who calls it. The entry points of a file are usually exported, which is why they tend to appear first, but that is a consequence of the top-down rule, not the rule itself.
## Code Quality Standards
- Strive for elegant solutions from the first implementation
- Avoid redundant operations, especially expensive ones like image conversion
- Avoid duplicated code and logic
- Pass previously calculated values between functions instead of recalculating
- Use early returns to simplify code flow when possible
- For code that leaves the current flow (`throw`, `return`, `continue`, `break`), when it fits on one line, write it on one line (e.g., `if (!condition) return false;` instead of multi-line format)
- Use function and variable names that clearly convey intent, reducing the need for comments
- Keep functions small with a single responsibility
- Avoid `any`; take the time to find the proper type. If you fail to find one, always insert a `/* FIXME */` after the `any`. For example: `let myVariable: any /* FIXME */;`.
- Export only functions (or variables, classes) that are imported from elsewhere. By default, do not export.
- When an interface is used in the signature of an exported function or component, that interface must also be exported.
## Imports
- Always use ESM import syntax (e.g., `import { X } from "y.js"` instead of `require`).
- Avoid circular imports between modules.
## TypeScript, JavaScript
- Never use `enum` and `namespace`.
- Prefer `const` over `let`.
- Prefer `undefined` over `null`.
- Prefer `??` over `||`.
- Prefer `++i` and `--i` over `i++` and `i--`.
- Prefer `new Error()` over `Error()`.
- At the top level, prefer the `function` and `class` declarative syntax over creating them as constants.
- Keep an empty line between top-level functions, classes, interfaces.
- Implementation of a getter or setter (EcmaScript 5 syntax) must never throw exceptions.
- Prefer `interface` declarations over `type` aliases.
- Prefer a single capital letter for generics parameters, such as `T`, `K`, etc.
- Do not differentiate between an absent property and a property with an `undefined` value.
- Use camelCase for string literal values in TypeScript union types (e.g., `"normal" | "gracefulShutdown" | "backupMode"` instead of `"normal" | "graceful-shutdown" | "backup-mode"`).
- Never use an empty string as a default value unless you really mean an empty string. If a variable might not have a value, use `undefined` or throw an error if the absence of value indicates a problem.
- The existence of string, number, boolean values (and identifiers when they are string or number) must NEVER be tested by coercing to boolean. Use explicit comparisons with `undefined` or `null`.
- Existence checks for objects and arrays MAY use boolean coercion.
- Never explicitly assign or return `undefined` when it is the default value. Use `return;` instead of `return undefined;` and `let myVariable;` instead of `let myVariable = undefined;`. Explicitly passing `undefined` is fine when intentionally setting a value.
- Avoid `as any` or any kind of type assertion. Always make the effort to find the proper type. Exception: when the type is incorrect or truly unknown — justify with an inline comment.
- Never re-export, except from the package's index file.
- Avoid inline `import("some-package-or-module").SomeType`; prefer direct imports at the top of the file.
- Avoid inline `await import("some-package-or-module")`; prefer static imports at the top of the file. Exception: when there is a valid reason — justify with an inline comment.
## OOP
- Prefer factory functions over classes.
- Prefer writing functions with a context object instead of a class.
- Avoid class inheritance, except in the context of a framework that requires it.
## Adding a package dependency
Before adding a dependency or dev-dependency, search the codebase first and reuse the version already in use. If not found, install the latest version using the default install command.
## Commit, PR/MR, and changeset messages
Never add AI attribution — `Co-Authored-By: …`, "Generated with …", or similar — to a commit, PR, MR, or changeset message.
## Changeset messages
Write for someone already using the project who wants to know what changed, in a few words. Mention only what is actionable for them; skip the _why_ and the internal details. Always a single short paragraph.
- New feature: name it in a few words.
- Extends a feature: title it if obvious, otherwise "Improved the {X} feature."
- Nothing actionable (for example documentation or refactoring): stay succinct, like "Improved documentation about {topic}."
When a version mixes actionable and non-actionable changes (for example a big refactoring plus a small feature), mention only the actionable one. Mention non-actionable changes only when there is nothing else for the user.
## Version bumps
Never bump a package from `0.x.x` to `1.0.0` unless explicitly instructed. Breaking changes are accepted while the major version is `0`.
## Improving code quality
### SRP - Single Responsibility Principle
Think of it as **narrative decomposition**: the caller reads like a paragraph that names what happens; each helper expands one sentence of that paragraph.
For example, this code:
```ts
export function myFunction() {
// Check something
// ... 20 lines ...
// Do something
// ... 20 lines ...
}
```
… should be refactored in:
```ts
export function myFunction() {
checkSomething();
doSomething();
}
function checkSomething() {
// ... 20 lines ...
}
function doSomething() {
// ... 20 lines ...
}
```
Guidelines:
- Always write the sub-function _after_ the caller function.
- Do not export a function unless it is imported from outside the source file.
- Apply the _Single Responsibility Principle_ when dividing code: one function for one concern.
- Avoid exceeding the height of one screen (~50 lines) for function implementations.
- Keep code clean and self-explanatory rather than adding explanatory comments.
### DRY - Don't Repeat Yourself
Each time you see duplicated logic, take the time to refactor it into a reusable function.
### YAGNI - You Aren't Gonna Need It
Do not keep unused code such as variables, functions, implementations, etc.
### Warning signs
- Fallbacks to empty string or zero rarely have a good reason: review every `?? ""` and `?? 0` and confirm it is intentional. Otherwise, understand the typing and find an elegant fix.
- Note: a valid use case for `?? ""` is when the UI requires an empty string.
- Type assertions (`as SomeType`) are often a sign of misunderstood typing.
- Avoid `any` and find the proper type. When `any` is truly needed, add a comment explaining why.
- Do not use `ReturnType<T>` or `Parameters<T>` if you can import the actual type.
- Do not use `SomeType["someMemberName"]` if you can import the actual type.
### Remove Unnecessary Comments
- About comments: the fewer the better. Comments are read by skilled developers. Each comment must be sharp, concise, straight to the point. Each word must be carefully weighted and chosen.
- Remove comments that are redundant with the code itself.
- Only keep inline comments that document hacks, TODOs, or exceptional situations, or when the code's purpose isn't obvious from its structure.
- Do not use comments as annotations for justifying the task you are currently working on.
The following comment must be removed:
```ts
// Create a new task
createANewTask();
```
Other examples of inline comments that are obvious and must be removed:
```ts
// Validate that there is a file
if (!file) throw new ApiError(400);
// Validate and parse the request body according to the expected schema
const validated = UploadBodyAT.assert(body);
```
JSDoc comments should only be used when they add meaningful information. Example of a comment that must be entirely removed because everything is obvious:
```ts
/**
* This function adds two numbers
* @param a - The first number
* @param b - The second number
* @returns The sum of the two numbers
*/
function addTwoNumbers(a: number, b: number) {
return a + b;
}
```
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