Open Source Contributions & Published Packages
This project showcases my contributions to the open-source community through published npm packages, configuration repositories, and development tools that help streamline modern web development workflows.
Published NPM Packages
@mcdougald/configs - Development Configuration Monorepo
A comprehensive collection of shared configuration packages for modern JavaScript and TypeScript projects, designed to enforce consistent code style, formatting, and best practices across development teams.
Repository: github.com/mcdougald/configs
Available Packages
@mcdougald/eslint-config
A comprehensive ESLint configuration that enforces consistent code style and best practices across JavaScript and TypeScript projects.
pnpm add -D @mcdougald/eslint-configFeatures:
- TypeScript support with strict type checking
- React and Next.js specific rules
- Import/export optimization
- Accessibility (a11y) rules
- Performance and security best practices
@mcdougald/prettier-config
A shared Prettier configuration to ensure consistent code formatting across all projects.
pnpm add -D @mcdougald/prettier-config prettier-plugin-packagejsonFeatures:
- Consistent formatting rules
- Package.json plugin integration
- Editor integration support
- Team collaboration optimization
@mcdougald/typescript-config
A shared TypeScript configuration to standardize TypeScript compiler options and ensure consistent type checking.
pnpm add -D @mcdougald/typescript-configFeatures:
- Strict type checking enabled
- Modern ES target support
- Path mapping configuration
- Module resolution optimization
@mcdougald/biome-config
A modern Biome configuration for fast formatting and linting, providing an alternative to ESLint and Prettier with better performance.
pnpm add -D @mcdougald/biome-configFeatures:
- High-performance linting and formatting
- TypeScript support
- Modern JavaScript features
- Reduced configuration complexity
@mcdougald/tailwindcss-config
A comprehensive Tailwind CSS configuration with modern plugins and utilities for React applications.
pnpm add -D @mcdougald/tailwindcss-configFeatures:
- 🎨 Modern Plugins: Forms, typography, aspect ratio, and motion animations
- 🌙 Dark Mode: Class-based dark mode support
- 📱 Responsive Design: Custom breakpoints including extra small screens
- 🎭 Animations: Built-in animation utilities and motion effects
- ⚡ Performance: Optimized content paths for better build performance
- 🎯 React Ready: Pre-configured for React and Next.js applications
Monorepo Architecture
The configs repository demonstrates modern monorepo patterns:
Package Structure
packages/
├── eslint-config/ # ESLint configuration
├── prettier-config/ # Prettier configuration
├── typescript-config/ # TypeScript configuration
├── biome-config/ # Biome configuration
└── tailwindcss-config/ # Tailwind CSS configurationDevelopment Workflow
- Turborepo for fast, cached builds
- pnpm workspaces for efficient dependency management
- Changesets for version management and changelog generation
- GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
- Automated testing and quality checks
Community Contributions
Inspiration & Credits
This project is inspired by excellent work from the community:
- antfu/eslint-config - Anthony Fu's comprehensive ESLint configurations
- sxzz/eslint-config - Modern ESLint configurations by sxzz
- nelsonlaidev/config - Nelson's configuration packages
Open Source Philosophy
- MIT License for maximum accessibility
- Comprehensive documentation for easy adoption
- Type-safe configurations for better developer experience
- Performance-focused tooling choices
- Community feedback integration
Future Python Packages
Planned Python Contributions
@mcdougald/python-configs (Future)
A collection of Python development configuration packages for modern Python projects.
Planned Packages:
@mcdougald/black-config
Black code formatter configuration for consistent Python code style.
pip install @mcdougald/black-configFeatures:
- Consistent line length and formatting
- String quote preferences
- Import sorting configuration
- Pre-commit hook integration
@mcdougald/ruff-config
Ruff linter configuration for fast Python linting and import sorting.
pip install @mcdougald/ruff-configFeatures:
- High-performance linting (Rust-based)
- Import sorting and organization
- Security and best practice rules
- Flake8 compatibility
@mcdougald/mypy-config
MyPy type checker configuration for strict type checking.
pip install @mcdougald/mypy-configFeatures:
- Strict type checking rules
- Third-party library stubs
- Plugin configuration
- CI/CD integration
@mcdougald/pytest-config
Pytest configuration for comprehensive testing setup.
pip install @mcdougald/pytest-configFeatures:
- Test discovery patterns
- Coverage reporting
- Fixture organization
- Parallel test execution
@mcdougald/poetry-config
Poetry dependency management configuration templates.
pip install @mcdougald/poetry-configFeatures:
- Dependency group organization
- Build system configuration
- Publishing settings
- Development workflow optimization
Python Development Standards
- Type hints throughout codebase
- Strict linting with Ruff and MyPy
- Comprehensive testing with Pytest
- Documentation with Sphinx or MkDocs
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions
- Security scanning with safety and bandit
Getting Started
Quick Setup Examples
For a React/Next.js project:
pnpm add -D @mcdougald/eslint-config @mcdougald/prettier-config @mcdougald/typescript-config @mcdougald/tailwindcss-configFor a modern project with Biome:
pnpm add -D @mcdougald/biome-config @mcdougald/typescript-config @mcdougald/tailwindcss-configFor a Python project (future):
pip install @mcdougald/black-config @mcdougald/ruff-config @mcdougald/mypy-config @mcdougald/pytest-configImpact & Usage
Community Adoption
- 0 stars and growing community interest
- MIT License for maximum accessibility
- Comprehensive documentation for easy onboarding
- Type-safe configurations for better DX
Development Benefits
- Consistent code style across projects
- Reduced configuration overhead for new projects
- Best practices enforcement
- Team collaboration optimization
- CI/CD integration ready
Contact & Collaboration
Trevor McDougald
- 📧 Email: mcdougald.job@gmail.com
- 🐙 GitHub: @mcdougald
- 💼 LinkedIn: Trevor McDougald
- 🌐 Website: trev.fyi
Contributing
I welcome feedback and contributions:
- Open an issue on GitHub for bugs or feature requests
- Submit a pull request with proposed improvements
- Reach out directly for collaboration opportunities
- Share feedback on configuration effectiveness
License
All packages are released under the MIT License for maximum accessibility and community benefit.
These configuration packages represent years of refinement in development workflows and best practices. They're designed to help developers focus on building great software rather than configuring tools.