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📚 Documentation Update: golangci-lint v2 Support and Migration Guide

Fixes: #406

Problem

Users with golangci-lint v2 configurations receive warnings that CodeRabbit doesn't support v2, and the current documentation lacks clarity about:

  • Which golangci-lint versions are supported by CodeRabbit
  • How to work with v2 configurations
  • Migration options for v2 users

Solution

This comprehensive documentation update addresses all aspects of golangci-lint version compatibility:

Added Version Compatibility Section

  • Clear warning about v2.x support limitations
  • Explicit version support matrix (v1.x ✅, v2.x ❌)
  • Proper expectations for users

📖 Comprehensive Migration Guide

  • Option 1: Dual configuration setup (recommended)
    • Separate v1 config for CodeRabbit
    • Keep v2 config for CI/CD pipelines
  • Option 2: Custom config file path approach
  • Step-by-step instructions for both approaches

🔧 Practical Examples

  • Complete v1.x configuration example
  • CodeRabbit configuration with custom file paths
  • Real-world migration scenarios

🐛 Troubleshooting Section

  • Common warning explanations
  • Configuration debugging steps
  • v2 → v1 conversion guidelines

🔗 Corrected Documentation Links

  • Fixed links to point to v1.x documentation
  • Added related documentation references
  • Proper version-specific resource links

Technical Details

  • File Updated: docs/tools/golangci-lint.md
  • Documentation Format: Enhanced with Docusaurus admonitions for better visibility
  • Migration Support: Two distinct approaches for different team workflows
  • Backward Compatibility: Existing v1 users unaffected

Impact

  • Reduces Support Tickets: Clear guidance eliminates confusion about v2 support
  • Enables v2 Users: Provides actionable solutions for teams using modern golangci-lint
  • Improves DX: Better developer experience with clear migration paths
  • Accurate Information: Corrects misleading documentation links

Testing Recommendations

  • Verify examples work with actual golangci-lint v1.x installations
  • Test dual configuration setup in real projects
  • Validate all documentation links are accessible

This update provides a complete solution for issue #406, giving users clear guidance on golangci-lint version compatibility and practical migration options.

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