Add Prettier linting to project

[h1divp]

Linting (which automatically formats saved files to have correct whitespacing, semicolons at the end of line, etc) is currently implemented in our Github actions pipline (automated testing system) but I think it would be beneficial to add Prettier support so that the linter runs after people save files in their IDE or text editor. Prettier is quite popular, and I also think we should recommend it in the documentation. That being said, even if we do add support, using prettier should still be completely optional, and just for those who would like to use it.

Note that this will need to be set up separately for both the front-end and back-end.

[EdleyF]

Can I tackle this issue?

[h1divp]

I left an important comment considering the Prettier implementation here
I also didn't understand that Prettier isn't exactly a linter, but rather a code formatter, before creating this issue, my apologies.

[AlexanderWangY]

@h1divp any update on this? Should we close?

[h1divp]

Idk the person currently assigned hasn't responded to my last message, or otherwise I haven't heard from them

[h1divp]

I wouldn't close it but rather reassign if no progress is made soon

[aleguy02]

Can I be added to this issue?

[aleguy02]

Hey, could I get clarification on what we are aiming for? Do we want to support prettier on any IDE or just VS Code? I ask because I have an idea of how to implement it if we were to just support VS Code but if we want to support more I can look into it.

Edit: I mean as far as formatting on save