Question 1

How do I create a custom lint rule for Markdown files with AnyLint?

Accepted Answer

Write a Swift script using checkFileContents with regex patterns targeting .md files, include filters for Markdown paths, and provide matching/non-matching examples. Add autocorrection if needed, following the README's configuration examples.

Question 2

AnyLint vs SwiftLint: which is better for iOS projects?

Accepted Answer

SwiftLint offers out-of-the-box Swift-specific rules, while AnyLint provides flexibility for custom cross-language checks. Use SwiftLint for standard Swift linting; choose AnyLint if you need to enforce rules beyond Swift or create highly customized validations.

Question 3

Can AnyLint fix code formatting issues automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by setting autoCorrectReplacement in checks, AnyLint can replace matched patterns to fix issues like typos or whitespace. Always validate with autoCorrectExamples to ensure replacements work correctly, as shown in the README.

Question 4

How to skip specific lint checks in certain files with AnyLint?

Accepted Answer

Use comments like // AnyLint.skipHere: <CheckInfo.ID> or // AnyLint.skipInFile: All within files to exclude checks, as described in the 'Skip file content checks' section of the README for handling false positives.

Question 5

What's the performance impact of using AnyLint on a large codebase?

Accepted Answer

Performance can be optimized with include/exclude filters to limit file scans, and using --unvalidated for faster runs after validation. Avoid broad regex patterns to prevent slowdowns, per the README's performance tips.

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