github-vet / github-vet/rangeloop-pointer-findings
igungor/putiofs: fs.go; 16 LoC
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Description
Found a possible issue in [igungor/putiofs](https://www.github.com/igungor/putiofs) at [fs.go](https://github.com/igungor/putiofs/blob/35edd20f4334de04c72d71da571057e07e2b5b76/fs.go#L266-L281)
Below is the message reported by the analyzer for this snippet of code. Beware that the analyzer only reports the first issue it finds, so please do not limit your consideration to the contents of the below message.
> reference to file was used in a composite literal at line 274
[Click here to see the code in its original context.](https://github.com/igungor/putiofs/blob/35edd20f4334de04c72d71da571057e07e2b5b76/fs.go#L266-L281)
Click here to show the 16 line(s) of Go which triggered the analyzer.
```go
for _, file := range files {
if file.Name != filename {
continue
}
if file.IsDir() {
return &Dir{
fs: d.fs,
File: &file,
}, nil
}
return &File{
fs: d.fs,
File: &file,
}, nil
}
```
Leave a reaction on this issue to contribute to the project by classifying this instance as a **Bug** :-1:, **Mitigated** :+1:, or **Desirable Behavior** :rocket:
See the descriptions of the classifications [here](https://github.com/github-vet/rangeclosure-findings#how-can-i-help) for more information.
commit ID: 35edd20f4334de04c72d71da571057e07e2b5b76
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Research direction
Read fs.go lines 266-281 and review the linked analyzer guidance for range-loop pointer findings. Decide whether this instance is a Bug, Mitigated, or Desirable Behavior, then mark the issue with the corresponding reaction; completion is the classification reaction being recorded.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- go
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 1/5
- Estimated time
- Under an hour
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Clearly specified
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100