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TypeScript and JavaScript development patterns including package manager detection (npm, pnpm, bun, yarn), project structure, and Node.js backend/tooling. Use when writing, reviewing, or refactoring TypeScript/JavaScript application or library code. Do NOT use for test code -- use typescript-testing instead.

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TypeScript/JavaScript Patterns

Patterns for TypeScript and JavaScript development (Node.js, tooling).

Package Manager Detection (CRITICAL)

Before running ANY npm/package commands, detect the package manager:

FilePackage ManagerInstallRun Script
bun.lockb or bun.lockbunbun installbun run
pnpm-lock.yamlpnpmpnpm installpnpm run
yarn.lockyarnyarn installyarn
package-lock.jsonnpmnpm installnpm run
None (new project)npmnpm init -ynpm run

NEVER use npm install directly when a non-npm lock file exists.

Follow the existing project's lock file. Never mix package managers.

Async/Await Patterns

Parallel Execution

// GOOD: Parallel when independent
const [users, markets, stats] = await Promise.all([
  fetchUsers(),
  fetchMarkets(),
  fetchStats()
])

// BAD: Sequential when unnecessary
const users = await fetchUsers()
const markets = await fetchMarkets()
const stats = await fetchStats()

Type Safety

// GOOD: Proper types with union for status
interface Market {
  id: string
  name: string
  status: 'active' | 'resolved' | 'closed'
  created_at: Date
}

function getMarket(id: string): Promise<Market> { }

Module Organization

src/
├── index.ts           # Entry point
├── types/             # TypeScript types
├── lib/               # Utilities and helpers
├── services/          # Business logic
└── handlers/          # Request handlers