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golint: golint is deprecated and frozen

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Description

Since golint is unmaintained, deprecated and frozen, maybe we should stop suggesting it and start suggesting alternatives like [staticcheck](https://staticcheck.io/) and `go vet`.

Or maybe refer to IDE integrations, like we do with `gofmt`.

Relevant issue: https://github.com/golang/go/issues/38968

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Research direction

Start by locating where this analyzer suggests golint and read the surrounding guidance. Compare the issue's proposed alternatives—staticcheck, go vet, and IDE integrations—and confirm the intended recommendation with the linked golang/go issue. Done means golint is no longer suggested and the chosen replacement guidance is covered by the relevant tests.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
go
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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