Consider using a consistent type for diff_id throughout the PhabricatorPatch class
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Description
Consider using a consistent type for diff_id throughout the class. Currently it accepts both str and int but the diff_id property always returns int, which could cause confusion.
Originally posted by @Copilot in https://github.com/mozilla/bugbug/pull/5303#discussion_r2400596679
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Research direction
Locate the PhabricatorPatch class and trace how diff_id is accepted and returned. Review the discussion in pull request 5303, then add or update focused tests so diff_id uses one consistent type throughout the class.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- devtools
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100