We try to include component.json files, but we don't use component, so it's usually left to a benevolent pull-requester. We've been using bower more and more, and liking that a lot, but it's essentially arbitrary. It's a bit annoying that npm, bower and component all require their own files to say essentially the same thing.
I agree with wrapping the constructor function. Requiring the consumer to remember new adds one more tripping point for users. In this case, I suppose my thought was that the manual-creation path was such a small percentage of users that it wasn't a huge deal.
I agree with wrapping the constructor function. Requiring the consumer to remember new adds one more tripping point for users. In this case, I suppose my thought was that the manual-creation path was such a small percentage of users that it wasn't a huge deal.