post-change-verification

To automate Go code verification after changes, run a mandatory protocol that executes go fmt, linting, builds, and tests. This enforces code quality and prevents regressions by ensuring all modifications pass structured checks before committing.

Handling pre-existing issues in Go projects requires clear triage rules that separate problems caused by current changes from pre-existing ones. The verification protocol manages these exceptions and provides structured output for the results.

A Makefile is not strictly required to run Go code verification, but specific Makefile targets are preferred for execution. If unavailable, the protocol requires adherence to fallback commands to run formatting, linting, building, and testing.

You should run code quality checks for your Go microservice immediately after implementing a new feature or modifying code. This verifies that existing tests pass and the code builds correctly before you commit the changes.

Your Go build might fail during verification due to strict linting rules or formatting requirements enforced by the protocol that are not present in your local environment. The structured output identifies whether the failure stems from current changes or pre-existing issues.