Linting Go Code

Linting Go Code

All commands run from the Go module root (cova/).

Lint

task lint

Runs golangci-lint (the master linter — all individual linters run through it) plus typos for spell checking. Auto-fixes what it can.

Format

task fmt

Formats code through golangci-lint (gofumpt + goimports + golines). Never run these formatters standalone — always use task fmt.

Nolint Directives

When suppressing a lint in code, the configuration requires both a specific linter name and an explanation:

//nolint:gochecknoinits // Cobra requires an init function to set up the command structure.

Blanket //nolint without a linter name is not allowed.

When Lints Fail

1. Read the linter's message — golangci-lint identifies which linter flagged the issue
2. Fix the code to satisfy the linter when possible
3. If the lint is a false positive, suppress with a //nolint:lintername // reason directive
4. For linter configuration details (which linters are enabled, thresholds, exclusions), read .golangci.yml