eslint-plugin-no-else-if

ESLint plugin that forbids any else if branches. Use it if you want conditionals written as top-level if statements or other control structures.

Installation

npm install --save-dev eslint eslint-plugin-no-else-if

Usage

Add the plugin and rule to your ESLint config:

{
  "plugins": ["no-else-if"],
  "rules": {
    "no-else-if/no-else-if": "error"
  }
}

Rule: no-else-if/no-else-if

• What it does: Reports any IfStatement used as the alternate branch of another if (i.e., an else if).
• Why: Encourages flatter branching using separate if statements, switch, or other patterns.
• Options: None.
• Fixer: Not provided; refactoring can change control flow.

Incorrect

if (conditionA) {
  doA();
} else if (conditionB) {
  doB(); // reported
}

Correct

if (conditionA) {
  doA();
}

if (conditionB) {
  doB();
}