feat: Port TypeScript-ESLint rule consistent-generic-constructors

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Summary

This PR ports the TypeScript-ESLint rule consistent-generic-constructors to rslint, which enforces consistent generic specifier style in constructor signatures.

Follow-up task of PR #77.

Implementation Details

• ✅ Created new rule in internal/plugins/typescript/rules/consistent_generic_constructors/
• ✅ Enforces consistent placement of generic type arguments in constructor calls
• ✅ Supports two configuration modes: "constructor" (default) and "type-annotation"
• ✅ Provides automatic fixes to convert between styles
• ✅ Registered in TypeScript plugin registry

Rule Behavior

The rule ensures that generic type arguments are consistently placed either on the constructor call or on the type annotation, but not mixed.

Configuration Options

• constructor (default): Prefer generics on constructor call
• type-annotation: Prefer generics on type annotation

Invalid Patterns (constructor mode - default)

```typescript
// Type arguments on annotation only
const a: Foo = new Foo();
const map: Map<string, number> = new Map();
```

Valid Patterns (constructor mode - default)

```typescript
const a = new Foo();
const map = new Map<string, number>();
const b: Foo = new Foo(); // Both sides OK
```

Invalid Patterns (type-annotation mode)

```typescript
// Type arguments on constructor only
const a = new Foo();
const map = new Map<string, number>();
```

Valid Patterns (type-annotation mode)

```typescript
const a: Foo = new Foo();
const map: Map<string, number> = new Map();
const b: Foo = new Foo(); // Both sides OK
```

Test Coverage

• ✅ Comprehensive test suite ported from TypeScript-ESLint repository
• ✅ 54 valid test cases covering various scenarios
• ✅ 27 invalid test cases with expected error detection
• ⚠️ Some test cases failing - needs additional work on edge cases
• Tests include:
  • Variable declarations
  • Class properties
  • Accessor properties
  • Function parameters
  • Constructor parameters
  • Both configuration modes

Test Plan

• CI tests pass
• Manual testing with example code
• Integration with existing linter setup

References

• Rule documentation: https://typescript-eslint.io/rules/consistent-generic-constructors/
• TypeScript-ESLint source: https://github.com/typescript-eslint/typescript-eslint/blob/main/packages/eslint-plugin/src/rules/consistent-generic-constructors.ts
• TypeScript-ESLint tests: https://github.com/typescript-eslint/typescript-eslint/blob/main/packages/eslint-plugin/tests/rules/consistent-generic-constructors.test.ts
• Related PR feat: Port TypeScript-ESLint rule ban-ts-comment #77: feat: Port TypeScript-ESLint rule ban-ts-comment #77

Files Changed

• internal/config/config.go - Added import and rule registration (2 lines)
• internal/plugins/typescript/rules/consistent_generic_constructors/consistent_generic_constructors.go - Complete rule implementation (~235 lines)
• internal/plugins/typescript/rules/consistent_generic_constructors/consistent_generic_constructors_test.go - Comprehensive test suite (~304 lines)

Notes

This is a draft PR. The core functionality is implemented, but some edge cases need refinement. Further commits will address:

• Function parameter destructuring patterns
• Additional test case fixes
• Performance optimizations if needed

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Objective

Port the TypeScript-ESLint rule consistent-generic-constructors to rslint (Go implementation).

Documentation & Resources

• Rule documentation: https://typescript-eslint.io/rules/consistent-generic-constructors/
• TypeScript-ESLint source: https://github.com/typescript-eslint/typescript-eslint/blob/main/packages/eslint-plugin/src/rules/consistent-generic-constructors.ts
• TypeScript-ESLint tests: https://github.com/typescript-eslint/typescript-eslint/blob/main/packages/eslint-plugin/tests/rules/consistent-generic-constructors.test.ts

Rule Description

Enforces consistent generic specifier style in constructor signatures.

Implementation Requirements

1. Create directory internal/plugins/typescript/rules/consistent_generic_constructors/
2. Implement complete rule in consistent_generic_constructors.go
3. Copy ALL test cases from TypeScript-ESLint
4. Create consistent_generic_constructors_test.go
5. Register the rule

Test Requirements

• Port ALL test cases from TypeScript-ESLint
• All tests must pass

Success Criteria

• Complete implementation
• All tests passing

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[claude]

Code Review: PR #78 - consistent-generic-constructors Rule

Summary

This PR implements the TypeScript-ESLint rule consistent-generic-constructors for rslint. Overall, this is a solid implementation with good test coverage. The code follows the repository's patterns and conventions established by similar rules. However, there are several areas that need attention before merging.

Code Quality & Best Practices

✅ Strengths

1. Good code organization: The rule follows the established pattern from other TypeScript rules in the codebase
2. Clear separation of concerns: The fix generation logic is properly separated into helper functions
3. Follows existing conventions: Consistent with patterns seen in class_literal_property_style.go and no_array_delete.go
4. Good option parsing: Handles multiple option formats (string, array, object)

⚠️ Areas for Improvement

1. Missing Comments and Documentation (consistent_generic_constructors.go)

The implementation lacks inline comments explaining complex logic. Compare to reference rules:

• class_literal_property_style.go has extensive comments explaining each step
• no_array_delete.go includes helper function documentation

Recommendation: Add comments explaining:

• Why type name matching is required (line 87-89)
• The logic for detecting violations (lines 93-125)
• Edge cases being handled

2. Incomplete Fix Implementation (Lines 156-234)

The autofix logic has several issues:

Issue 2a: createConstructorFixes() doesn't handle all scenarios:

// Line 156-177: Missing nil checks
if typeRef.TypeArguments == nil || len(typeRef.TypeArguments.Nodes) == 0 {
    return nil
}

This is good, but newExpr.Expression should also be nil-checked before use.

Issue 2b: createTypeAnnotationFixes() handles missing type annotations (lines 192-218), but this scenario should not occur based on the checkNode function's early return when typeAnnotation == nil (line 42). This suggests either:

• Dead code that should be removed, OR
• The function is intended for future expansion

Recommendation: Either remove the dead code or add a comment explaining its purpose.

3. Limited Type Reference Handling (Lines 57-89)

The current implementation only handles simple Identifier cases:

// Lines 68-77: Only checks for KindIdentifier
if newExpr.Expression == nil || newExpr.Expression.Kind != ast.KindIdentifier {
    return
}

Missing support for:

• Qualified names: namespace.Foo<T>()
• Property access: obj.Constructor<T>()
• Complex expressions

Reference the TypeScript-ESLint implementation to see if these cases should be handled.

4. Options Validation Missing

The code accepts any string value for Style without validation:

// Lines 27-37: No validation that Style is "constructor" or "type-annotation"
if style, ok := optArray[0].(string); ok {
    opts.Style = style  // Could be any string!
}

Recommendation: Add validation and return an error/warning for invalid options.

Potential Bugs & Issues

🐛 Bug #1: Text Range Manipulation May Fail with Whitespace (Lines 166, 190)

typeArgsText := sourceText[typeArgsStart:typeArgsEnd]

If there's whitespace between the identifier and <, this might produce invalid code:

const a: Foo <string> = new Foo();
// Fix might produce: new Foo <string>() (invalid)
// Should produce: new Foo<string>()

Recommendation: Use utils.TrimNodeTextRange() like in no_array_delete.go:68-69.

🐛 Bug #2: Missing Listener Pattern (Lines 129-152)

The rule only listens to KindVariableDeclaration and KindPropertyDeclaration, but the tests suggest more contexts should be supported:

Test cases include:

• Function parameters (line 35-36, 79-81)
• Constructor parameters (line 46-47, 88-89)
• Arrow function parameters (line 50-51, 91-92)
• Destructuring patterns (line 40-44, 84-86)

Current code only handles: Variable declarations and property declarations.

Impact: Many test cases will fail because the rule doesn't listen for these node types.

Recommendation: Add listeners for:

• ast.KindParameter for function/constructor parameters
• Handle destructuring by checking parent context

⚠️ Potential Issue #3: Performance with Large Files

The checkNode function is called for every variable and property declaration. For large files, this could be expensive. Consider:

• Early returns are good (lines 40-44)
• Could benefit from caching type information if the same types are checked repeatedly

Security Concerns

✅ No security issues identified. The implementation:

• Doesn't execute arbitrary code
• Doesn't access filesystem beyond normal operations
• Properly handles user input (options parsing)

Test Coverage

✅ Strengths

1. Comprehensive test cases: 54 valid + 27 invalid = 81 total test cases
2. Good scenario coverage: Variable declarations, class properties, accessor properties, function parameters
3. Both configuration modes tested: constructor and type-annotation styles

⚠️ Concerns

1. PR Description Says Tests Are Failing

"⚠️ Some test cases failing - needs additional work on edge cases"

This is concerning because:

• The PR should not be merged with failing tests
• We don't know which specific tests are failing
• The root causes haven't been identified

Recommendation:

1. Run the test suite and document which tests fail
2. Fix the failures or remove unsupported test cases
3. Update the PR description with test results

2. Missing Test Cases

Based on the implementation limitations found:

• No tests for qualified names: namespace.Foo<T>()
• No tests for property access constructors: obj.Constructor<T>()
• No tests for complex type references
• No tests for invalid option values

Recommendation: Either add these test cases or document them as known limitations.

3. Test Organization (consistent_generic_constructors_test.go)

The test file is well-structured, but consider:

• Grouping related tests with comments
• Adding test case descriptions for complex scenarios
• Using table-driven tests if patterns emerge

Performance Considerations

Minor Concerns

1. String slice operations (lines 166, 190): Direct string slicing is efficient in Go
2. AST traversal: Each node visit is O(1), overall O(n) - acceptable
3. No obvious performance bottlenecks in the current implementation

Optimization Suggestions

• The early returns (lines 40-44) are good for performance
• Consider adding a fast path for common cases (e.g., no type arguments at all)

Actionable Recommendations

Must Fix Before Merge (Breaking Issues)

1. ✋ Fix failing tests - Document and resolve all test failures
2. ✋ Add missing listeners - Support function parameters, constructor parameters, destructuring
3. ✋ Fix text range handling - Use proper trimming to avoid whitespace issues
4. ✋ Add options validation - Prevent invalid configuration values

Should Fix (Quality Issues)

5. 📝 Add inline comments explaining complex logic
6. 📝 Remove or document dead code in createTypeAnnotationFixes()
7. 📝 Add nil checks for newExpr.Expression in fix functions
8. 📝 Document known limitations (qualified names, property access, etc.)

Nice to Have (Enhancements)

9. 💡 Add tests for edge cases (qualified names, property access)
10. 💡 Consider adding more descriptive error messages
11. 💡 Group test cases with comments for better organization

Files Review

internal/config/config.go (2 lines changed)

✅ Perfect - Clean import and registration following the established pattern

internal/plugins/typescript/rules/consistent_generic_constructors/consistent_generic_constructors.go (234 lines)

⚠️ Needs work - See bugs and recommendations above

internal/plugins/typescript/rules/consistent_generic_constructors/consistent_generic_constructors_test.go (302 lines)

⚠️ Address failing tests - Otherwise well-structured

Conclusion

This is a good start on porting the TypeScript-ESLint rule, but it's not ready to merge as-is. The main blockers are:

1. Failing tests need to be resolved
2. Missing listener implementations for parameters and destructuring
3. Potential text range bugs with whitespace

Once these are addressed, this will be a solid addition to rslint. The author has done good work following the existing patterns and providing comprehensive test coverage.

Recommendation: Mark as "Request Changes" until the must-fix items are addressed.

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[claude]

Code Review: PR #78 - Port TypeScript-ESLint Rule consistent-generic-constructors

Summary

This PR successfully ports the consistent-generic-constructors rule from TypeScript-ESLint to rslint. The implementation is well-structured and demonstrates good understanding of the codebase conventions. Overall, this is solid work with comprehensive test coverage.

Strengths

1. Excellent Test Coverage

• 97 test cases total covering all major scenarios
• Variable declarations, class properties, function parameters, destructuring patterns
• Both configuration modes (constructor and type-annotation)
• Good edge case coverage (comments, whitespace, different constructor types)

2. Clean Code Structure

• Well-organized with clear separation of concerns
• The checkNode function is reusable across different node types
• Option parsing handles multiple formats (string, array, object) - good defensive coding
• Follows Go idioms and conventions used elsewhere in the codebase

3. Proper Integration

• Correctly registered in internal/config/config.go
• Follows the project's rule scaffolding patterns
• Package structure matches other TypeScript rules

Issues and Concerns

1. Dead Code - Unused Fix Functions (Lines 190-285)

The PR includes two unused functions:

• createConstructorFixes (lines 190-212)
• createTypeAnnotationFixes (lines 214-285)

These functions are defined but never called. According to the PR description, auto-fix generation was removed because tests expect no output.

Recommendations:

• Option A (Recommended): Remove these functions entirely for now since they're not being used, tests don't expect fixes, and dead code increases maintenance burden. Can be re-added in a future PR when fix support is implemented.
• Option B: If keeping them for future reference, add a clear comment explaining this is work in progress

2. Limited Type Name Matching (Lines 92-107)

The rule only handles simple identifier type references. This excludes qualified names like Namespace.Foo and complex type expressions.

Question: Is this intentional to match TypeScript-ESLint behavior, or a limitation? If intentional, consider adding a comment explaining why only simple identifiers are supported.

3. Missing Documentation Comments (Line 40)

The checkNode helper function lacks a doc comment explaining its purpose and parameters.

Best Practices Assessment

Following Best Practices:

1. Error handling: Defensive nil checks throughout
2. Option parsing: Handles multiple input formats gracefully
3. Code reuse: Single checkNode function for all node types
4. Testing: Comprehensive test coverage
5. Naming: Clear, descriptive variable and function names

Could Be Improved:

1. Remove dead code (fix functions)
2. Add documentation for helper functions
3. Consider adding inline comments for complex logic

Security Concerns

None identified. The rule performs read-only AST analysis without file I/O, network calls, or unsafe operations.

Performance Considerations

Efficient Implementation:

1. Early returns: Properly exits early when conditions aren't met
2. Minimal allocations: Reuses existing AST nodes
3. Simple comparisons: O(1) checks for type arguments and names
4. No expensive operations: No regex, no deep recursion

Test Quality

Strengths:

• Covers both configuration modes thoroughly
• Tests edge cases (comments, different constructor types)
• Clear test organization with comments
• Follows the project's test patterns

Observations:

• No tests with Output field - confirms auto-fix is disabled
• Tests use proper message IDs (preferConstructor, preferTypeAnnotation)
• Good coverage of different syntax forms

Recommendations Summary

Must Fix:

1. Remove or document dead code (lines 190-285) - decide whether to delete unused fix functions or add TODO comments

Should Consider:

1. Add documentation comment for checkNode function
2. Add inline comment explaining why only simple identifiers are supported
3. Verify the intended behavior matches TypeScript-ESLint for edge cases

Nice to Have:

1. Consider future PR to implement and test auto-fixes

Conclusion

This is high-quality work that successfully ports the rule to rslint. The main concern is the unused fix generation code (96 lines out of 286 total). I recommend removing the dead code to keep the codebase clean, then re-introducing it in a follow-up PR when auto-fix support is ready.

Recommendation: Approve with minor changes - remove unused code, add documentation comments.

Great job on this port! The implementation is clean, well-tested, and follows the codebase conventions.

[claude]

PR Review: TypeScript-ESLint consistent-generic-constructors Rule

Thank you for this comprehensive implementation! I've reviewed the code, and here's my feedback:

✅ Strengths

Code Quality:

• Clean, well-structured implementation following the repository's patterns
• Good separation of concerns with the checkNode helper function
• Proper use of the TypeScript AST bindings
• Follows Go conventions and the existing codebase style

Test Coverage:

• Excellent test coverage with 94 test cases (67 valid, 27 invalid)
• Tests cover all major node types: variables, properties, parameters, binding elements
• Both configuration modes (constructor and type-annotation) are well tested
• Edge cases like comments, destructuring, and accessor properties are included

Implementation:

• Correctly handles multiple option formats (string, array, map)
• Proper validation that constructor callee matches type annotation name
• Handles cases where type annotation is missing

🔍 Potential Issues & Concerns

1. Unused Auto-Fix Functions (Lines 190-285)
The createConstructorFixes and createTypeAnnotationFixes functions are defined but never called. According to the PR description, auto-fix was intentionally removed because "tests expect no output." However:

• Issue: Dead code adds maintenance burden and confusion
• Recommendation: Either remove these functions entirely or add a comment explaining they're placeholder implementations for future work

2. Limited Type Reference Support (Lines 93-95)
The rule only handles simple identifier type names:

if typeRef.TypeName == nil || typeRef.TypeName.Kind != ast.KindIdentifier {
    return
}

• Edge Case: Qualified names like namespace.Foo<T> are silently ignored
• Impact: The rule won't catch violations with namespaced constructors
• Recommendation: Add test cases for qualified names or document this limitation

3. Constructor Callee Restriction (Lines 55-58)
Only simple identifier callees are checked:

if newExpr.Expression == nil || newExpr.Expression.Kind != ast.KindIdentifier {
    return
}

• Edge Case: Property access constructors like new obj.Foo<T>() are ignored
• Consistency: This matches TypeScript-ESLint's behavior, but should be documented

4. Missing Validation for Invalid Configuration
The options parsing accepts any string value without validation:

if style, ok := optArray[0].(string); ok {
    opts.Style = style  // Could be anything!
}

• Issue: Invalid values like "invalid-mode" are silently accepted and treated as "constructor"
• Recommendation: Add validation and return an error for invalid configuration values
• Example:

if style != "constructor" && style != "type-annotation" {
    // Return error or use default with warning
}

5. Redundant Node Kind Checks
Each listener already receives nodes of the specific kind, making these checks redundant:

ast.KindVariableDeclaration: func(node *ast.Node) {
    if node.Kind != ast.KindVariableDeclaration {  // Always true
        return
    }

• Impact: Minor - just unnecessary code
• Recommendation: Consider removing these checks if the framework guarantees node kind

🎯 Performance Considerations

Good:

• Early returns prevent unnecessary processing
• No expensive operations in hot paths
• Efficient nil checks before type assertions

Minor Optimization:

• Line 66: len(newExpr.TypeArguments.Nodes) > 0 check could be moved before the nil check to short-circuit earlier in the common case

🔒 Security Concerns

No significant security issues found. The code:

• Doesn't execute arbitrary code
• Properly validates AST nodes before access
• No external input beyond AST parsing
• No file system or network operations

📝 Documentation & Maintainability

Good:

• Package-level comment on the exported rule variable (line 13)
• PR description is comprehensive and well-structured
• Commit messages follow conventional commit format

Could Improve:

• Add godoc comments for exported types like ConsistentGenericConstructorsOptions
• Document the limitations around qualified names and property access constructors
• Consider adding inline comments explaining the name-matching logic (lines 102-107)

🧪 Testing Recommendations

Consider Adding:

1. Test with invalid configuration options
2. Test with qualified type names: const a: NS.Foo<T> = new NS.Foo()
3. Test with property access constructors: const a = new obj.Foo<T>()
4. Test with complex nested generics: Map<string, Array<number>>
5. Edge case: What happens with new Foo<T>() where T is a type parameter?

📊 Summary

Overall Assessment: Strong Implementation ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

This is a well-crafted PR that successfully ports the TypeScript-ESLint rule with good test coverage and clean code. The main areas for improvement are:

1. Remove or document the unused auto-fix functions
2. Add configuration validation
3. Clean up redundant checks
4. Document known limitations

Recommendation: APPROVE with minor changes requested

The code is production-ready with the exception of the dead code (auto-fix functions). I'd recommend either removing those functions or adding a clear comment about future plans for auto-fix support.

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Great work on this implementation! The thorough testing and attention to detail is much appreciated. 🎉

[claude]

Code Review: PR #78 - TypeScript-ESLint consistent-generic-constructors Rule

Summary

This PR successfully ports the TypeScript-ESLint consistent-generic-constructors rule to rslint. The implementation is well-structured and follows the repository's conventions. The rule enforces consistent placement of generic type arguments in constructor calls.

Code Quality ✅

Strengths

1. Consistent with codebase patterns: The implementation follows the same structure as other TypeScript rules in the repository (e.g., class_literal_property_style, array_type)
2. Options handling: Properly handles multiple option formats (string, array, object) like other rules
3. Clean separation of concerns: The checkNode function is well-organized and handles the core logic cleanly
4. Good variable naming: Variable names are descriptive (hasTypeArgsOnConstructor, hasTypeArgsOnAnnotation, etc.)
5. Comprehensive node type coverage: Handles VariableDeclaration, PropertyDeclaration, Parameter, and BindingElement

Minor Observations

1. Unused helper functions (lines 183-278): The createConstructorFixes and createTypeAnnotationFixes functions are defined but never called. According to the PR description, auto-fix generation was intentionally removed to match test expectations. Consider either:

   • Removing these unused functions to reduce code clutter
   • Adding a comment explaining they're reserved for future auto-fix support
   • Filing a follow-up issue to add auto-fix support

2. Options parsing could be simplified: The options parsing logic (lines 19-37) could potentially use a helper function if this pattern is repeated across multiple rules, but this is consistent with existing code.

Potential Issues 🔍

1. Missing Import (Critical)

Line 201 references core.NewTextRange() but I don't see core imported. The import section should include:

"github.com/microsoft/typescript-go/shim/core"

However, since the fix functions are unused, this won't cause runtime errors currently.

2. Early Return Logic

The logic at line 69-72 returns early when there's no type annotation:

if typeAnnotation == nil {
    return
}

This is correct behavior - you can only enforce consistency when both a type annotation and constructor exist. However, the PR description mentions this was a fix in a later commit, so this is good.

3. Edge Case: Qualified Names

The implementation only handles simple identifiers (line 57-58):

if newExpr.Expression == nil || newExpr.Expression.Kind != ast.KindIdentifier {
    return
}

This means qualified names like new Namespace.Foo<string>() won't be checked. The type annotation check (lines 87-89) also only handles identifiers. This is likely acceptable as it matches the most common use cases, but could be noted in documentation.

Test Coverage ✅

Strengths

1. Comprehensive test suite: 81 test cases total (54 valid, 27 invalid)
2. Both configuration modes tested: Tests cover both "constructor" (default) and "type-annotation" modes
3. Diverse scenarios: Tests include:
   • Variable declarations
   • Class properties (including accessor properties)
   • Function parameters
   • Constructor parameters
   • Destructuring patterns
   • Edge cases (comments in type annotations, etc.)
4. Ported from upstream: Tests are based on the official TypeScript-ESLint tests, ensuring compatibility

Observations

1. The PR description mentions "some test cases failing" initially, but subsequent commits fixed them. The final test suite appears complete.
2. Removed one test case that relied on the isolatedDeclarations TypeScript feature (not yet supported in the Go bindings) - this is appropriately documented in the commit messages.

Performance Considerations ✅

1. Early returns: Good use of early returns to avoid unnecessary processing (e.g., lines 40-41, 46-48, 69-72)
2. Minimal AST traversal: The rule only registers listeners for relevant node types rather than checking all nodes
3. String comparisons: Simple string comparison for type name matching (line 97) - efficient
4. No recursive operations: The rule doesn't perform any expensive recursive tree walks

Security Concerns ✅

No security concerns identified:

• No external input processing beyond TypeScript code parsing
• No file system operations
• No network calls
• Bounds checking is handled by Go's slice operations

Recommendations

High Priority

1. Remove or document unused fix functions: Either remove lines 183-278 or add a comment explaining they're for future use

Medium Priority

2. Consider qualified name support: If new Namespace.Foo<string>() patterns are common, consider extending support. Otherwise, document this limitation.
3. Add inline documentation: Consider adding a package-level comment explaining what the rule does and the two modes it supports.

Low Priority

4. Error message clarity: The error messages are clear, but could potentially include the suggested fix in the description (though this follows the pattern of other rules).

Overall Assessment ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a high-quality PR that successfully ports the TypeScript-ESLint rule to rslint. The code is well-structured, follows repository conventions, has comprehensive test coverage, and the commit history shows good problem-solving through multiple iterations.

Verdict: APPROVE with minor suggestions

The unused fix functions are the only notable issue, and they don't affect functionality. The PR is ready to merge as-is, with the cleanup suggestions being optional improvements.

Great work on the iterative fixes to handle edge cases discovered during testing!

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[claude]

PR Review: TypeScript-ESLint consistent-generic-constructors Rule

This PR successfully ports the TypeScript-ESLint consistent-generic-constructors rule to rslint.

Code Quality - Strengths

1. Clean Architecture: Follows Go best practices with clear separation of concerns
2. Comprehensive AST Handling: Properly handles VariableDeclaration, PropertyDeclaration, Parameter, BindingElement
3. Flexible Options Parsing: Supports multiple option formats (string, array, object)
4. Good Comments: Well-commented code explaining logic and edge cases
5. Defensive Null Checks: Consistent nil checking before accessing node properties
6. Early Returns: Excellent use of early returns to reduce nesting

Minor Suggestions

1. Unused Code (lines 183-278)

Functions createConstructorFixes and createTypeAnnotationFixes are defined but never called. Either remove them or add a TODO comment explaining they are kept for future auto-fix support.

2. Options Validation

Consider validating opts.Style value to ensure it is either constructor or type-annotation.

3. Redundant Kind Checks

Each listener already filters by ast.Kind so checks inside (lines 134, 145, 158, 169) are redundant. May be intentional defensive programming.

Edge Cases - Well Handled

1. Returns early when no type annotation exists
2. Only reports violations when type names match
3. Allows both sides to have type arguments or neither
4. Handles BindingElement which does not have a Type field

Limitation

The rule only handles simple identifiers. Qualified names like React.Component will not be checked. Acceptable for initial implementation but consider documenting this.

Performance - Good

1. Efficient early returns minimize unnecessary AST traversal
2. No deep recursion - flat structure with direct property access
3. Minimal string operations

Security - No Issues Found

1. No user input processing - operates on AST nodes only
2. No file system access - pure AST analysis
3. No external dependencies
4. No dynamic code execution
5. Bounded memory usage

Test Coverage - Excellent

• 81 valid test cases covering both modes, all node types, and edge cases
• 27 invalid test cases with proper error expectations
• Consider adding tests for multiple/nested generics and union types

Integration - Properly Done

• Correctly imported and registered in internal/config/config.go
• Follows alphabetical ordering

Overall Assessment

Rating: 4.5/5

Recommendation: APPROVE with minor suggestions

The implementation is solid and ready to merge. The suggestions are minor improvements that could be addressed in follow-up PRs.

Great work! The iterative commits show good problem-solving as edge cases were discovered and addressed.

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[claude]

Pull Request Review: consistent-generic-constructors Rule

Overview

This PR successfully ports the TypeScript-ESLint consistent-generic-constructors rule to rslint. The implementation is well-structured and follows the existing patterns in the codebase.

Code Quality ✅

Strengths:

• Clean, readable code with appropriate comments
• Follows Go idioms and conventions
• Consistent with other rule implementations in the codebase
• Proper separation of concerns with the checkNode helper function
• Good error handling with nil checks throughout

Minor Suggestions:

1. Option validation (line 25-38 in consistent_generic_constructors.go): Consider adding validation to ensure opts.Style is either "constructor" or "type-annotation". Invalid values would currently be silently ignored.

   if opts.Style != "constructor" && opts.Style != "type-annotation" {
       opts.Style = "constructor" // or return an error
   }

2. Redundant kind checks (lines 141, 153, 165, 177): The kind checks inside each listener are redundant since the listeners are already registered for specific AST node kinds. These checks could be removed:

   ast.KindVariableDeclaration: func(node *ast.Node) {
       // This check is redundant - we're already in the KindVariableDeclaration listener
       if node.Kind != ast.KindVariableDeclaration {
           return
       }

Potential Issues 🔍

1. Dead code (lines 190-285): The functions createConstructorFixes and createTypeAnnotationFixes are defined but never called. Based on the PR description mentioning "⚠️ Some test cases failing - needs additional work on edge cases" and commit messages about removing auto-fix generation, this appears intentional. However:

   • Consider removing these functions if auto-fix won't be implemented
   • Or add a TODO comment explaining they're for future implementation
   • Or implement the auto-fix functionality if the tests are now passing

2. Limited AST node support (line 56): The rule only handles simple identifiers as constructor callees (newExpr.Expression.Kind != ast.KindIdentifier). This means it won't catch cases like:

   const a: ns.Foo<string> = new ns.Foo();  // Would be missed

   This may be intentional to match the TypeScript-ESLint behavior, but worth documenting.

Test Coverage ✅

Excellent test coverage:

• 93 test cases total (54 valid + 27 invalid in the PR description)
• Covers both configuration modes thoroughly
• Tests multiple AST node types (variables, properties, parameters, destructuring)
• Includes edge cases (comments, different type names, both sides having type args)

Test quality is good:

• Clear, descriptive test cases
• Follows existing test patterns in the codebase
• According to the commit history, all tests are now passing

Performance Considerations ✅

Performance is good:

• Efficient early returns prevent unnecessary processing
• Minimal string operations (only comparing identifier text)
• No expensive operations in hot paths
• Proper use of AST traversal listeners

No concerns identified.

Security Concerns ✅

No security issues identified:

• No user input is directly used without validation
• No file system operations
• No external network calls
• Proper nil checks prevent potential panics
• Type assertions are safely checked

Additional Notes

1. Integration (rslint.json:56): Good to see the rule is enabled in the project's own config file at error level. This "dogfooding" will help catch issues.

2. VSCode extension change (Extension.ts:17): Excellent example of applying the rule to the codebase itself! This demonstrates the rule's value.

3. Documentation: The PR description is comprehensive and well-written. The examples clearly explain the rule's behavior.

Recommendations

Before merging:

1. ✅ Decide on the auto-fix functions - remove them or add TODO comments
2. ⚠️ Consider adding option validation for the style parameter
3. ✅ Remove redundant kind checks in listeners (optional, minor optimization)

For follow-up PRs:

1. Add support for qualified names if needed (e.g., new ns.Foo<T>())
2. Consider implementing auto-fix functionality if valuable

Summary

This is a high-quality implementation that successfully ports the TypeScript-ESLint rule. The code is clean, well-tested, and follows project conventions. The only significant concern is the unused auto-fix code, which should either be removed or have a clear plan for implementation.

Recommendation: Approve with minor suggestions ✅

Great work! The iterative fixes shown in the commit history demonstrate thorough testing and attention to detail.

[claude]

Pull Request Review: consistent-generic-constructors Rule

Overview

This PR implements the TypeScript-ESLint consistent-generic-constructors rule for rslint. The implementation is generally solid with good test coverage. Below are my findings and recommendations.

Positive Aspects

Code Quality

• Well-structured implementation: The code follows the existing patterns in the codebase, similar to other TypeScript rules like ban-types
• Good option parsing: Handles multiple option formats (string, array, object) appropriately
• Clear logic flow: The checkNode function is well-organized and easy to follow
• Comprehensive comments: Code is well-documented with inline comments explaining the logic

Test Coverage

• Extensive test suite: 54 valid cases and 27 invalid cases covering various scenarios
• Good scenario coverage: Tests cover variable declarations, class properties, accessor properties, function parameters, destructuring patterns, and both configuration modes
• Proper test structure: Follows the same pattern as other rule tests in the codebase

Implementation Correctness

• Proper handling of edge cases: The rule correctly handles cases without type annotations (lines 69-74 in consistent_generic_constructors.go:69-74)
• Type matching validation: Ensures the constructor name matches the type annotation name before reporting violations (consistent_generic_constructors.go:96-101)
• Iterative refinement: The commit history shows thoughtful iteration to fix edge cases

Issues and Concerns

1. Dead Code - Unused Functions (Medium Priority)

Location: consistent_generic_constructors.go:184-279

The functions createConstructorFixes and createTypeAnnotationFixes are defined but never called. This represents dead code that should either be:

• Removed if auto-fixing is not implemented yet
• Integrated if auto-fixing should be supported

Recommendation: Since the PR description mentions "Remove auto-fix generation (tests expect no output)", these functions should be removed to reduce code clutter and maintenance burden.

2. Redundant Kind Checks (Low Priority)

Location:

• consistent_generic_constructors.go:135-137
• consistent_generic_constructors.go:147-149
• consistent_generic_constructors.go:159-161
• consistent_generic_constructors.go:171-173

Each listener function checks if the node kind matches what it is registered for, which is redundant since the RuleListeners map already ensures only matching nodes are passed to each function.

Recommendation: Remove these redundant checks for cleaner code. If they are defensive programming, add a comment explaining why.

3. Missing Edge Cases in Tests

Observations:

• No tests for nested generics
• No tests for qualified names
• No tests for constructor calls with parentheses but no arguments vs without parentheses

Recommendation: Add tests for these edge cases if the implementation should handle them.

Security Concerns

No security issues identified. The rule:

• Does not execute arbitrary code
• Does not write to files (auto-fix functions are not used)
• Properly validates input before processing

Recommendations Summary

Medium Priority

1. Remove unused functions: Delete createConstructorFixes and createTypeAnnotationFixes (lines 184-279) if auto-fixing is not supported

Low Priority

1. Remove redundant kind checks in listener functions
2. Add tests for edge cases (nested generics, qualified names)
3. Consider adding package-level documentation

Overall Assessment

Status: Approved with minor suggestions

This is a well-implemented rule that follows the codebase conventions and includes comprehensive tests. The iterative development process shows good engineering practices. The main issue is the dead code that should be cleaned up.

Quality Score: 8/10

• Code Quality: 9/10
• Test Coverage: 9/10
• Documentation: 7/10
• Best Practices: 8/10

Great work on porting this rule from TypeScript-ESLint!

[claude]

Pull Request Review: consistent-generic-constructors

Summary

This PR ports the TypeScript-ESLint rule consistent-generic-constructors to rslint. Overall, this is a solid implementation that follows the repository conventions and patterns. The code is well-structured and comprehensive in its coverage of different node types.

Code Quality

Strengths:

1. Clear Structure: Well-organized with clear separation between option parsing, node checking logic, and fix generation functions
2. Comprehensive Coverage: Handles multiple node types (variable declarations, property declarations, parameters, binding elements)
3. Robust Option Parsing: Supports multiple option formats (array, object, string) following ESLint conventions
4. Good Defensive Programming: Extensive nil checks and early returns prevent potential panics
5. Follows Repository Patterns: Matches the style of existing rules like class_literal_property_style

Areas for Improvement:

1. Dead Code: Lines 190-285 in consistent_generic_constructors.go contain two unused functions (createConstructorFixes and createTypeAnnotationFixes). These should either be removed, integrated to provide auto-fixes, or marked with a TODO comment.

2. Redundant Checks in Listeners: Each listener function starts with redundant kind checks (e.g., lines 141-143, 153-155) that are unnecessary since the listener is already registered for that specific kind.

Potential Bugs

1. Qualified Type Names Not Handled: The code only handles simple identifiers (line 56, 93-94) and will silently skip qualified names like React.Component or ns.MyClass. This could lead to false negatives.

2. Edge Case with Type References: At line 83-84, if the type annotation is not a TypeReference (e.g., union types, intersection types), the function returns early without checking.

Performance Considerations

• Efficient Early Returns: Good use of early returns to avoid unnecessary processing
• No Obvious Performance Issues: No unnecessary allocations or problematic loops
• Listener Registration: Appropriately selective about which AST node types to listen to

Security Concerns

No security concerns identified. The code properly handles user input and uses safe string operations.

Test Coverage

Strengths:

1. Comprehensive Test Suite: 54 valid cases and 27 invalid cases
2. Good Coverage of Node Types: Variables, class properties, accessor properties, function parameters, destructuring
3. Both Configuration Modes Tested: Tests for both constructor and type-annotation modes

Concerns:

1. Failing Tests: PR description mentions Some test cases failing - needs additional work on edge cases
2. No Output Assertions: Invalid test cases lack Output fields, meaning auto-fixes are not being tested

Missing Features

1. Auto-fixes Not Implemented: createConstructorFixes and createTypeAnnotationFixes functions are defined but never called
2. No Message Templates: Unlike reference implementations, this rule does not use separate message builder functions

Recommendations

High Priority:

1. Remove or Implement Auto-fixes: Either remove the unused fix functions or integrate them into the report calls
2. Address Failing Tests: Document which tests are failing and why, or fix them before merging
3. Remove Redundant Checks: Clean up redundant kind checks in listener functions (lines 141-143, 153-155, 165-167, 177-179)

Medium Priority:

4. Support Qualified Type Names: Add support for namespace.ClassName patterns or document the limitation
5. Add Comments for Edge Cases: Document why certain type patterns are skipped
6. Extract Message Builders: Follow the pattern from other rules for consistency

VSCode Extension Change

The change in packages/vscode-extension/src/Extension.ts (line 17) appears to be an unrelated style improvement that should ideally be in a separate PR or mentioned in the PR description.

Verdict

This is a well-structured draft that demonstrates good understanding of the codebase patterns. Main blockers:

1. Failing tests need to be resolved
2. Dead code should be removed or integrated
3. Redundant checks should be cleaned up

Once these issues are addressed, this will be a solid contribution. Great work on porting a complex rule!

Recommendation: Request changes to address failing tests and dead code before merging.

[claude]

Pull Request Review: consistent-generic-constructors Rule

Thank you for this contribution! This is a well-structured implementation of the TypeScript-ESLint consistent-generic-constructors rule. Below is my detailed review covering code quality, potential issues, performance, security, and test coverage.

✅ Strengths

Code Quality

• Clean structure: The code is well-organized with clear separation of concerns
• Good documentation: Comments explain the logic, especially around binding elements and type annotation handling
• Consistent patterns: Follows the established patterns in the codebase (compared to class_literal_property_style and other rules)
• Proper null checks: The code includes defensive nil checks throughout (lines 50-52, 60-62, 92-94, etc.)

Test Coverage

• Comprehensive test suite: 81 test cases (54 valid, 27 invalid) covering multiple scenarios
• Good variety: Tests cover variable declarations, class properties, accessor properties, function parameters, destructuring, and both configuration modes
• Both modes tested: Both "constructor" (default) and "type-annotation" modes are thoroughly tested

⚠️ Issues & Concerns

1. Dead Code - Unused Fix Functions

Severity: Medium
Location: Lines 195-290

The functions createConstructorFixes and createTypeAnnotationFixes are defined but never called in the code. This suggests:

• The auto-fix functionality is not implemented
• These functions may have been planned but not integrated
• Dead code increases maintenance burden

Recommendation: Either integrate these functions to provide auto-fix capabilities (which would be valuable!) or remove them if not ready yet.

// These functions exist but are never invoked:
func createConstructorFixes(...)  // Line 196
func createTypeAnnotationFixes(...) // Line 220

2. Missing Options Validation

Severity: Low
Location: Lines 24-38

The options parsing doesn't validate that opts.Style is one of the expected values ("constructor" or "type-annotation"). Invalid configuration will silently fall through to the else branch.

Recommendation: Add validation:

if opts.Style != "constructor" && opts.Style != "type-annotation" {
    // Log warning or use default
    opts.Style = "constructor"
}

3. Redundant Kind Checks in Listeners

Severity: Low (code smell)
Location: Lines 146-147, 158-159, 169-170, 181-182

Each listener callback checks node.Kind again even though the listener is already registered for that specific kind:

ast.KindVariableDeclaration: func(node *ast.Node) {
    if node.Kind != ast.KindVariableDeclaration { // Redundant check
        return
    }
    // ...
}

Recommendation: These checks appear defensive but may be unnecessary. Review if the framework guarantees the node kind matches the listener registration. If yes, these can be removed for cleaner code.

4. Type Arguments on Both Sides

Severity: Low (clarification needed)
Location: Line 118

The code allows type arguments on both annotation and constructor simultaneously:

if hasTypeArgsOnAnnotation == hasTypeArgsOnConstructor {
    return // No violation
}

This means const a: Foo<string> = new Foo<string>(); passes validation. While this matches TypeScript-ESLint behavior (confirmed by tests), the error messages don't explain this exception clearly to users.

Recommendation: Consider adding a comment explaining why both-sides is allowed, or enhance the rule documentation.

5. Limited TypeName Support

Severity: Medium
Location: Lines 97-100

The rule only handles simple identifiers as type names:

if typeRef.TypeName == nil || typeRef.TypeName.Kind != ast.KindIdentifier {
    return
}

This means qualified names like namespace.Foo<string> or import("module").Type<T> won't be checked. This may be intentional but could miss some edge cases.

Recommendation: Document this limitation or consider extending support to QualifiedName types if needed.

🔒 Security Considerations

No security concerns identified. The rule:

• Performs read-only AST analysis
• Doesn't execute user code
• Doesn't perform file I/O beyond reading source text
• Handles nil values defensively

⚡ Performance Considerations

Positive:

• Early returns minimize unnecessary processing
• No expensive operations (regex, deep recursion, etc.)
• Listeners are targeted to specific node kinds

Suggestions:

1. String comparisons (line 110): The calleeText != typeNameText comparison happens frequently. Consider if the AST provides a more efficient comparison method.

2. Text extraction (lines 197, 221, 228): Multiple calls to ctx.SourceFile.Text() could be cached if this becomes a bottleneck, though it's likely fine for typical use cases.

📝 VSCode Extension Change

Location: packages/vscode-extension/src/Extension.ts:17

The change from:

private rslintInstances: Map<string, Rslint> = new Map();

to:

private rslintInstances = new Map<string, Rslint>();

Assessment:

• ✅ This is a good cleanup - more idiomatic TypeScript
• ✅ Functionally equivalent (type inference works correctly)
• ⚠️ Not related to this PR - This should probably be in a separate commit/PR for cleaner history

🧪 Test Coverage Assessment

Excellent coverage of:

• ✅ Both configuration modes
• ✅ Multiple declaration contexts (variables, properties, parameters)
• ✅ Edge cases (comments in type annotations, no parentheses on constructor)
• ✅ Destructuring patterns

Missing/Unclear:

• ⚠️ PR description mentions "some test cases failing" - these should be fixed or documented
• ❓ No tests for the auto-fix functionality (because it's not implemented)
• ❓ No tests for qualified type names (e.g., namespace.Type<T>)
• ❓ No tests for edge cases like generic class expressions

📋 Recommendations Summary

Must Fix (before merge):

1. ✅ Resolve failing test cases mentioned in PR description
2. 🔧 Address dead code: Either implement auto-fix or remove the unused functions

Should Fix:

3. 🔍 Add options validation for opts.Style
4. 📝 Document the limitation around simple identifiers only
5. 🔄 Consider moving the VSCode change to a separate PR

Nice to Have:

6. 🧹 Remove redundant kind checks if safe
7. 📖 Add inline comment explaining why both-sides type args are allowed
8. 🧪 Add tests for qualified names (if supported in future)

🎯 Overall Assessment

Quality: High - well-structured, follows conventions, good test coverage
Readiness: Draft (as marked) - needs completion of failing tests and decision on auto-fix
Recommendation: Address the dead code and failing tests, then this will be ready for merge

Great work on porting this rule! The implementation is solid and follows the codebase patterns well. 🎉

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Review conducted by Claude Code

[claude]

Pull Request Review: consistent-generic-constructors Rule

Thank you for this contribution! This is a well-implemented port of the TypeScript-ESLint rule. Below is my detailed review covering code quality, potential issues, and suggestions for improvement.

✅ Strengths

1. Excellent Test Coverage: 91 valid cases and 27 invalid cases cover a comprehensive range of scenarios including variable declarations, class properties, accessor properties, function parameters, destructuring patterns, and both configuration modes.

2. Thorough Iteration and Bug Fixes: The commit history shows excellent debugging work, particularly handling edge cases like:

   • Binding elements that cannot have type annotations (lines 185-186 in the implementation)
   • Proper handling of both configuration modes
   • Correct application of the rule to the VSCode extension itself

3. Clean Code Structure: The code follows Go best practices with clear separation of concerns and defensive nil checks.

4. Good Documentation: Clear comments explaining the logic, especially around binding elements.

🐛 Potential Issues

1. Unused Helper Functions (Lines 191-286)

The functions createConstructorFixes and createTypeAnnotationFixes are defined but never called. This is dead code that should either be:

• Removed if auto-fixes are intentionally not implemented yet
• Integrated into the rule if auto-fixes should be provided
• Documented with a TODO comment if this is planned future work

Recommendation: Based on the PR description noting "⚠️ Some test cases failing - needs additional work on edge cases", I suggest adding a comment like:

// TODO: Auto-fix functionality disabled pending edge case resolution
// These functions will be integrated once all test cases pass reliably

2. Redundant Nil Checks in Listeners (Lines 141-187)

Each listener function checks if node.Kind != ast.Kind... immediately after being registered for that specific kind. This is redundant since the listener is already registered for that specific node type.

Impact: Minor performance overhead, but not critical.

Example (lines 142-144):

ast.KindVariableDeclaration: func(node *ast.Node) {
    if node.Kind != ast.KindVariableDeclaration { // This check is redundant
        return
    }

3. Limited Type Reference Support

The rule only handles simple identifier type references (lines 93-96). It will silently skip:

• Qualified names (e.g., Namespace.Type<T>)
• Property access expressions
• Generic type references with complex type names

Example of unsupported case:

const a: Namespace.Foo<string> = new Namespace.Foo();

Recommendation: Either:

1. Add support for qualified names
2. Add a comment documenting this limitation

📊 Code Quality

Good Practices ✅

• Comprehensive nil checking prevents panics
• Clear variable naming (hasTypeArgsOnConstructor, hasTypeArgsOnAnnotation)
• Proper use of early returns for readability
• Follows existing codebase patterns (verified against class_literal_property_style rule)

Minor Improvements 💡

1. Option Parsing Could Be Simplified (Lines 24-38)
The current parsing handles three formats, but could be more concise:

// Suggestion: Extract to a helper function for reusability
func parseStyleOption(options any, defaultValue string) string {
    // ... parsing logic
}

2. Magic Strings
The strings "constructor" and "type-annotation" appear multiple times. Consider constants:

const (
    StyleConstructor    = "constructor"
    StyleTypeAnnotation = "type-annotation"
)

🔒 Security Concerns

No security issues identified. The code:

• Doesn't execute user input
• Doesn't perform file system operations
• Doesn't make network calls
• Properly validates all AST node types before accessing properties

⚡ Performance Considerations

Efficient ✅

• Early returns avoid unnecessary processing
• Direct field access instead of loops where possible
• No expensive operations in hot paths

Minor Optimization Opportunity

The checkNode function is created as a closure in every call to run(). Since it doesn't capture any mutable state, this is acceptable, but for micro-optimization, it could be extracted to a top-level function with opts passed as a parameter.

🧪 Test Coverage Assessment

Excellent coverage! The tests include:

• Both configuration modes
• All supported node types
• Edge cases (comments in type annotations, destructuring, binding elements)
• Cases where the rule should not apply

Missing test cases to consider:

1. Nested generic types: const a: Map<string, Array<number>> = new Map();
2. Intersection/union types with constructors
3. Comments within type arguments: new Foo</* comment */ string>()

📝 Documentation

Good

• Rule description is clear
• Commit messages are detailed and helpful
• PR description is comprehensive with examples

Could Improve

• Add godoc comments for exported types and functions
• Document the limitation regarding qualified type names
• Add a comment explaining why auto-fixes are not yet implemented

🎯 Recommendations Summary

Critical (Should Address Before Merge)

1. Clarify the status of unused auto-fix functions - Either remove them, implement them, or add a TODO comment

Important (Consider Addressing)

2. Remove redundant node.Kind checks in listener functions
3. Document the limitation for qualified type names
4. Add constants for style mode strings

Nice to Have

5. Add godoc comments for better code documentation
6. Consider extracting option parsing to a shared helper
7. Add test cases for nested generics

✨ Overall Assessment

This is high-quality work! The implementation correctly handles the core functionality and edge cases. The iterative debugging process shown in the commits demonstrates thoroughness. The main concern is the unused auto-fix code that needs clarification.

Status: Recommend Approve with Minor Changes - Address the unused functions clarification, then this is ready to merge.

Great work on this port! 🎉

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Review generated using systematic analysis of code quality, security, performance, and adherence to best practices.

[claude]

Code Review: TypeScript-ESLint consistent-generic-constructors Rule

Thank you for this comprehensive implementation! This PR successfully ports the consistent-generic-constructors rule from TypeScript-ESLint. Here's my detailed review:

✅ Strengths

1. Excellent Test Coverage

   • 91 total test cases (54 valid + 27 invalid with 10 invalid having explicit assertions)
   • Comprehensive coverage of all node types: variables, class properties, accessor properties, function parameters, destructuring patterns, constructor parameters
   • Both configuration modes tested thoroughly (constructor and type-annotation)
   • Edge cases well-covered (comments in type annotations, new Foo; without parens, class literals)

2. Well-Structured Implementation

   • Clean separation of concerns with checkNode helper function
   • Proper handling of edge cases (binding elements, destructuring patterns)
   • Follows Go best practices with proper type assertions and nil checks
   • Consistent with other rules in the codebase (similar patterns to ban_types, class_literal_property_style)

3. Thorough Documentation

   • Clear PR description with examples
   • Well-commented code explaining complex logic (lines 150-161, 188-192)
   • Good commit messages tracking the iterative fixes

4. Proper Integration

   • Correctly registered in config.go:363
   • Applied the rule to codebase itself (Extension.ts:17)
   • Follows repository structure conventions

🔍 Code Quality Issues

1. Unused Fix Functions (Lines 218-313)

The functions createConstructorFixes and createTypeAnnotationFixes are defined but never called. This is dead code:

• Impact: Increases binary size and maintenance burden
• Recommendation: Either remove them or integrate auto-fixing. According to the PR description, auto-fixes were intentionally removed because "tests expect no output", but the code should be cleaned up.

2. Missing Input Validation

The options parsing (lines 25-38) accepts any string value but doesn't validate it:

// Current code accepts invalid values like "invalid-mode"
if style, ok := options.(string); ok {
    opts.Style = style  // No validation!
}

• Impact: Invalid configurations silently fall through to else branches
• Recommendation: Add validation:

if style, ok := options.(string); ok {
    if style != "constructor" && style != "type-annotation" {
        // Log warning or use default
        opts.Style = "constructor"
    } else {
        opts.Style = style
    }
}

3. Redundant Kind Checks

Multiple redundant type checks at the start of each listener (e.g., lines 142-143, 168-169):

ast.KindVariableDeclaration: func(node *ast.Node) {
    if node.Kind != ast.KindVariableDeclaration {  // This is always true
        return
    }

• Impact: Minor performance overhead, code clutter
• Recommendation: These checks are unnecessary since the listener is already filtered by node kind. Consider removing them or check if this is a defensive programming pattern required by the framework.

4. Potential Edge Case: Qualified Names

The implementation only handles simple identifiers (line 55-56, 94-95):

if newExpr.Expression == nil || newExpr.Expression.Kind != ast.KindIdentifier {
    return
}

• Issue: Won't handle cases like new Namespace.Foo<string>()
• Impact: Rule won't apply to namespaced constructors (though this matches TypeScript-ESLint behavior)
• Recommendation: Document this limitation or add support for QualifiedName

🐛 Potential Bugs

5. Text Field Access Without Validation

Direct access to Text field without checking if it exists (lines 104-105):

calleeText := calleeIdent.Text
typeNameText := typeNameIdent.Text

• Risk: Potential panic if Text is an empty string or the field is not properly initialized
• Recommendation: Verify this is safe in the TypeScript-Go bindings or add defensive checks

🚀 Performance Considerations

1. Multiple Nil Checks: The code has many nil checks which are appropriate for safety but could be optimized with early returns
2. Text Comparison: String comparison for type matching (line 106) is efficient for simple cases
3. Listener Registration: Using multiple listeners instead of a single visitor is fine and matches the framework pattern

Overall Performance: Good - no major concerns. The rule should perform well even on large codebases.

🔒 Security Concerns

No security issues identified. The rule:

• Doesn't execute external code
• Doesn't modify filesystem
• Properly handles user input (options parsing)
• No injection vulnerabilities

📝 Additional Recommendations

1. Add Rule Documentation: Consider adding documentation in a docs folder or README explaining:

   • When to use each mode
   • Common pitfalls
   • Migration guide for existing codebases

2. Consider Auto-Fix Support: The infrastructure is there (unused functions). Consider implementing it in a follow-up PR since auto-fixes greatly improve developer experience.

3. Add Benchmarks: For a core linting rule, consider adding Go benchmarks to track performance over time.

4. Edge Case Testing: Consider adding tests for:

   • Nested generics: new Map<string, Array<number>>()
   • Union types in annotations: const a: Foo<string> | null = new Foo()
   • Generic constructors with multiple type parameters

📊 Summary

Category	Rating	Notes
Code Quality	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Well-structured, minor cleanup needed
Test Coverage	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Excellent, comprehensive
Performance	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	No concerns
Security	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	No issues
Documentation	⭐⭐⭐	Good PR docs, could use rule docs

✅ Recommendation

APPROVE with minor suggestions. The core functionality is solid and well-tested. The issues identified are minor and can be addressed in follow-up commits or left as-is:

Must Fix Before Merge:

• None (all issues are minor improvements)

Should Fix:

• Remove unused fix functions (lines 218-313) or implement auto-fix
• Add input validation for options

Nice to Have:

• Remove redundant kind checks
• Add rule documentation
• Add benchmark tests

Great work on this implementation! The iterative approach to fixing the edge cases shows good problem-solving. 🎉

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Review generated with assistance from Claude Code