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Javascript developer framework and code maintenance

ImranMohammad — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:02:57 GMT

We have a single Javascript file for a widget we are currently building and there are 3 developers working on the same project. Using AMD and loader classes what would be the best practice to split and reference the widget.js file so that its easy to write and maintain code by all the developers at the same time without having to step on each others foot? Is there any existing framework or sample that you would suggest?

Re: Javascript developer framework and code maintenance

RobertScheitlin__GISP — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:02:08 GMT

Imran,

I do not work in a multi developer environment so I don't have any advice for you here.

Re: Javascript developer framework and code maintenance

SteveCole — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:30:51 GMT

I would imagine that Rene Rubalcava would have some pertinent thoughts about since, especially since joining the JS API team at ESRI..

Re: Javascript developer framework and code maintenance

ReneRubalcava — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:40:34 GMT

Are all three people working on the same file? Ideally, someone should own that widget and they maintain and update it. Maybe break out some functionality into helper modules and others could own those.

As far as working in a team environment, git all the way. Learn the basics of git, then look at something like git flow.

Centralized Workflow | Atlassian Git Tutorial

Basically, add new features/fix bugs via a feature branch so others can keep working on their part. Make a pull-request, maybe have someone review it before it's merged, stuff like that.

Git is invaluable in a team environment.