Disallow `super` and `this` in static methods

Description

class A {
    static foo() {
        doSomething()
    }

    static bar() {
        this.foo()   //ERROR: Unexpected 'this'.
    }
}

class B extends A {
    static foo() {
        super.foo()  //ERROR: Unexpected 'super'.
    }
}

class A {
    static foo() {
        doSomething()
    }

    static bar() {
        A.foo()
    }
}

class B extends A {
    static foo() {
        A.foo()
    }
}

Contributor guide

Tech stack

javascriptnodejs

Domain

toolingdeveloper experience

Issue type

feature

DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.

3

Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.

1-3 hours

Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.

blocked

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

clear

Prerequisites

ESLint plugin developmentAST basicsJavaScript class syntax

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

40

Research direction

Review existing rules in the eslint plugin unicorn repository to understand the rule structure and testing patterns. The implementation involves creating a new rule file in the rules directory that checks for 'this' and 'super' inside static method bodies using ESLint's AST. Look at the MethodDefinition node type with static: true. Focus on the comments on the issue for any maintainer guidance or alternative approaches.