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…ependency on the forked go-flags package and switching to the upstream version. Here's what was done:

  1. Updated go.mod:

    • Removed the replace directive for github.com/jessevdk/go-flags => github.com/alexcb/go-flags
    • Upgraded from go-flags v1.5.0 to v1.6.1 which includes the AllowBoolValues flag that was needed
  2. Modified util/flagutil/parse.go:

    • Added a preprocessing approach to handle the ArgumentMod functionality that existed in the fork
    • Implemented getBoolFlagNames() function to identify boolean flags using reflection
    • Implemented preprocessArgs() function to apply modifier functions to boolean flag values before parsing
    • This allows the same functionality (expanding variables in boolean flag values) without needing the fork's custom ArgumentMod callback
  3. Updated earthfile2llb/interpreter.go:

    • Modified flagValModifierFuncWithContext() to work without the IsBool() method from the fork
    • Since our preprocessing only calls the modifier for boolean flags, we can safely assume all calls are for boolean flags
  4. Updated features/features.go:

    • Removed the unused instrumentVersion() function that didn't modify anything anyway
    • Passed nil instead to ParseArgsWithValueModifierAndOptions()

The alexcb fork added two features:

  1. ArgumentMod callback - allowed modifying flag values before parsing
  2. IsBool() method on Option - allowed checking if a flag is boolean

The upstream go-flags v1.6.1 includes AllowBoolValues which was the other key feature needed. By preprocessing arguments before passing them to go-flags, we achieve the same functionality without needing the fork.

  • All existing tests pass
  • The project builds successfully without errors or warnings
  • The functionality is preserved - boolean flags can still have their values modified (e.g., for variable expansion) before parsing

This solution is cleaner and more maintainable as it uses the actively maintained upstream library rather than a stale fork from 2021.

…ependency on the forked `go-flags` package and switching to the upstream version. Here's what was done:

1. **Updated `go.mod`**:
   - Removed the replace directive for `github.com/jessevdk/go-flags => github.com/alexcb/go-flags`
   - Upgraded from `go-flags v1.5.0` to `v1.6.1` which includes the `AllowBoolValues` flag that was needed

2. **Modified `util/flagutil/parse.go`**:
   - Added a preprocessing approach to handle the `ArgumentMod` functionality that existed in the fork
   - Implemented `getBoolFlagNames()` function to identify boolean flags using reflection
   - Implemented `preprocessArgs()` function to apply modifier functions to boolean flag values before parsing
   - This allows the same functionality (expanding variables in boolean flag values) without needing the fork's custom `ArgumentMod` callback

3. **Updated `earthfile2llb/interpreter.go`**:
   - Modified `flagValModifierFuncWithContext()` to work without the `IsBool()` method from the fork
   - Since our preprocessing only calls the modifier for boolean flags, we can safely assume all calls are for boolean flags

4. **Updated `features/features.go`**:
   - Removed the unused `instrumentVersion()` function that didn't modify anything anyway
   - Passed `nil` instead to `ParseArgsWithValueModifierAndOptions()`

The alexcb fork added two features:
1. `ArgumentMod` callback - allowed modifying flag values before parsing
2. `IsBool()` method on Option - allowed checking if a flag is boolean

The upstream `go-flags v1.6.1` includes `AllowBoolValues` which was the other key feature needed. By preprocessing arguments before passing them to go-flags, we achieve the same functionality without
needing the fork.

- All existing tests pass
- The project builds successfully without errors or warnings
- The functionality is preserved - boolean flags can still have their values modified (e.g., for variable expansion) before parsing

This solution is cleaner and more maintainable as it uses the actively maintained upstream library rather than a stale fork from 2021.
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Summary of Changes

Hello @danielschlegel, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request significantly improves the project's dependency management by migrating from a stale, forked version of the go-flags library to its actively maintained upstream counterpart. The core challenge of replicating custom functionalities from the fork was addressed by implementing a robust preprocessing layer that uses Go's reflection capabilities to identify and modify boolean flag values before they are handled by the updated library. This change enhances maintainability and ensures the project benefits from ongoing upstream development without compromising existing features.

Highlights

  • Dependency Update: The project has been updated to use the upstream github.com/jessevdk/go-flags library (version v1.6.1), removing the previous dependency on the forked github.com/alexcb/go-flags.
  • Argument Preprocessing: New logic has been introduced in util/flagutil/parse.go to preprocess command-line arguments. This includes getBoolFlagNames() to identify boolean flags via reflection and preprocessArgs() to apply modifier functions to their values before parsing by go-flags.
  • Functionality Preservation: The ArgumentMod callback and IsBool() method functionalities, previously provided by the fork, are now replicated through the new preprocessing mechanism, ensuring boolean flag value modification (e.g., variable expansion) remains intact.
  • Code Cleanup: The instrumentVersion() function in features/features.go has been removed as it was no longer needed, simplifying the code.
Changelog
  • earthfile2llb/interpreter.go
    • Modified flagValModifierFuncWithContext() to remove the flagOpt.IsBool() check, as the new preprocessing logic ensures this function is only called for boolean flags.
  • features/features.go
    • Removed the unused instrumentVersion() function.
    • Updated the call to flagutil.ParseArgsWithValueModifierAndOptions() to pass nil instead of the removed instrumentVersion() function.
  • go.mod
    • Upgraded github.com/jessevdk/go-flags from v1.5.0 to v1.6.1.
    • Removed the replace directive for github.com/jessevdk/go-flags pointing to the github.com/alexcb/go-flags fork.
  • go.sum
    • Removed checksum entries related to github.com/alexcb/go-flags.
    • Added new checksum entries for github.com/jessevdk/go-flags v1.6.1.
  • util/flagutil/parse.go
    • Added reflect to imports for runtime type inspection.
    • Simplified ParseArgs() to pass nil for the argument modifier function.
    • Refactored ParseArgsWithValueModifierAndOptions() to introduce a preprocessing step for arguments if a modifier function is provided.
    • Implemented getBoolFlagNames() function, which uses reflection to identify and return the names of boolean flags defined in a given struct.
    • Implemented preprocessArgs() function, which iterates through command-line arguments and applies the ArgumentModFunc to values associated with identified boolean flags before the main parsing process.
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  • The author, danielschlegel, created this pull request to resolve GitHub issue Move away from go-flags fork #236.
  • The pull request description provides a detailed breakdown of the changes, including the motivation, implementation steps, and verification points.
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Code Review

This pull request successfully removes the dependency on a forked go-flags package, migrating to the upstream version. This is a positive change for maintainability. The core of this change is the new argument pre-processing logic in util/flagutil/parse.go which replaces the ArgumentMod functionality from the fork. My review focuses on this new logic, and I've provided a few suggestions to enhance its robustness and align it with project conventions. Specifically, I've noted a violation of a project coding rule and pointed out some limitations in the new implementation concerning embedded structs and short flag parsing, which could be improved to prevent future issues. Overall, the changes are well-implemented and move the project in the right direction.

This commit addresses all review comments from gemini-code-assist in PR #320:

1. **Handle embedded structs in getBoolFlagNames()**
   - Added collectBoolFlags() helper function to recursively scan embedded structs
   - This ensures boolean flags in embedded structs are properly identified
   - Aligns with go-flags library's support for embedded structs

2. **Fix if-with-initializer linting violation**
   - Split variable declarations from if conditions
   - Moved shortTag and longTag declarations to separate lines
   - Prevents potential conflicts with project linting rules

3. **Improve short flag handling in preprocessArgs()**
   - Added support for short flags with attached values (-f=value)
   - Added handling for clustered short flags (-abc)
   - Properly handles modifier functions for last flag in clusters
   - More robust and closer to standard go-flags behavior

4. **Added comprehensive tests**
   - TestGetBoolFlagNames: tests simple structs, embedded structs, and nil data
   - TestPreprocessArgs: tests all short flag patterns and edge cases
   - All tests pass, verifying the improvements work correctly

These changes improve maintainability and robustness while preserving all
existing functionality.
Add blank lines before if statements after assignments in util/flagutil/parse.go
to comply with wsl linter requirements. The wsl linter requires blank lines
between different statement types for better code readability.

All tests continue to pass after these formatting fixes.
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Why did you disable these linters?

assert.True(t, flags["d"])
assert.False(t, flags["output"])
assert.False(t, flags["o"])
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assert a field that does not exist in a struct

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func TestGetBoolFlagNames(t *testing.T) {
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Speaking loud. :) I'm curious why we need to copy values from a struct to a map.

I'm going look at the implementation later.

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