Creating a Node CLI with Enquirer
Blog post from LogRocket
The text provides a detailed guide on creating a command-line interface (CLI) using Node.js to access sports news from ESPN.com. It discusses the advantages of using a CLI over a graphical user interface, particularly in developer tools and quick projects, and outlines the process of setting up the project, including initializing an npm package and installing necessary libraries such as Enquirer, Ora, Boxen, Chalk, and Node-localstorage. The guide explains how to implement asynchronous functions with async/await to manage user prompts and handle data fetching from ESPN. It also covers how to enhance user interaction through features like loading spinners, styled console logs, and user input prompts, while managing selections and exits to avoid infinite loops. The article concludes by suggesting that command-line interfaces can be both productive and entertaining, encouraging users to customize the CLI for their purposes.