cli/pkg/i18n/REVIEW.md
Snider 3daa0c34db feat(i18n): wire TranslationContext into formality resolution
- getEffectiveFormality() now checks *TranslationContext for formality
- Priority: TranslationContext > Subject > map["Formality"] > Service
- Add tests for context formality override behavior
- Update FUTURE_PROOFING.md: Context Integration now IMPLEMENTED
- Update REVIEW.md: Context wiring recommendation addressed

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-01-30 18:56:09 +00:00

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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.