[Content] The need to require a Node.js version is not specified in JavaScript Guidelines

[possumbilities]

Problem

Currently there is not a consistent method across repositories for requiring a minimum Node.js version. This can and will create issues for contributing to repositories.

Description

This can be solved by adding guidance in the Javascript Guidelines to add:

"engines" : { "npm" : ">=x.y.z","node" : ">=x.yz"} to the package.json file as a baseline standard

Alternatives

Additionally, you can edit the .npmrc file to contain:

# .npmrc
engine-strict=true

but this provides inconsistent behavior, as local devs may have their own pre-existing .npmrc file.

A .nvmrc route is also possible and might have better outcomes

• https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm#nvmrc

Additional context

• (comment) - npm - How can I specify the required Node.js version in package.json? - Stack Overflow
• JavaScript Guidelines — Creative Commons Open Source

Implementation

• [ ] I would be interested in implementing this feature.

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So just have to include the instruction @possumbilities