coala / coala/corobo

Make explain plugin configurable

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area/config documentation enhancement
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Python
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Description

`explain` currently uses hardcoded coala explanations. Configuring sub-directories `explain/generic` and `explain/` so that other organizations can include their culture-specific explanations.

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Research direction

Start by locating the explain plugin and reading how its hardcoded coala explanations are selected. Work out how the explain/generic and explain/ sub-directories should be configured for organization-specific content, then verify that the plugin can use those configured explanations without relying on the current hardcoded set.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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