# Code Review: i18n Package (Refactored) ## Executive Summary The `pkg/i18n` package has undergone a significant refactoring that addresses previous architectural concerns. The introduction of a `Loader` interface and a `KeyHandler` middleware chain has transformed a monolithic service into a modular, extensible system. The file structure is now logical and intuitive. ## Status: Excellent The package is now in a state that strongly supports future growth without breaking changes. The code is clean, idiomatic, and follows Go best practices. ## Improvements Verified * **Modular Architecture:** The "magic" namespace logic (e.g., `i18n.label.*`) has been successfully extracted from the core `T()` method into a chain of `KeyHandler` implementations (`handler.go`). This allows for easy extension or removal of these features. * **Storage Agnosticism:** The new `Loader` interface and `NewWithLoader` constructor decouple the service from the filesystem, allowing for future backends (Database, API, etc.) without API breakage. * **Logical File Structure:** * `service.go`: Core service logic (moved from `interfaces.go`). * `loader.go`: Data loading and flattening (renamed from `mutate.go`). * `hooks.go`: Callback logic (renamed from `actions.go`). * `handler.go`: Middleware logic (new). * `types.go`: Shared interfaces and types (new). * **Type Safety:** Shared types (`Mode`, `Formality`, etc.) are centralized in `types.go`, improving discoverability. ## Remaining/New Observations | Issue | Severity | Location | Recommendation | |-------|----------|----------|----------------| | **Context Integration** | Minor | `service.go` | `TranslationContext` is defined in `context.go` but not yet fully utilized in `resolveWithFallback`. The service checks `Subject` for formality, but doesn't appear to check `TranslationContext` yet. | | **Handler Performance** | Trivial | `handler.go` | The handler chain is iterated for every `T()` call. For high-performance hot loops, ensure the chain length remains reasonable (current default of 6 is fine). | ## Recommendations 1. **Wire up Context:** * Update `Service.getEffectiveFormality` (and similar helper methods) to check for `*TranslationContext` in addition to `*Subject`. * This will fully activate the features defined in `context.go`. 2. **Unit Tests:** * Ensure the new `handler.go` and `loader.go` have dedicated test coverage (files `handler_test.go` and `loader_test.go` exist, which is good). 3. **Documentation:** * Update package-level examples in `i18n.go` to show how to use `WithHandlers` or custom Loaders if advanced usage is expected.