[Code Quality] Add missing godoc comments to compiler functions #14491
Description
Description
Several compiler functions lack godoc comments, making it harder for developers to understand their purpose and usage without reading implementation details. Adding documentation improves code discoverability and maintainability.
Missing documentation:
compiler.go:CompileWorkflow(),CompileWorkflowData()compiler_jobs.go:shouldAddCheckoutStep(),containsRuntimeImports()compiler_orchestrator.go: Package-level documentation explaining 5-module architecture
Suggested Changes
Add godoc comments following Go documentation conventions:
1. Document public API functions:
// CompileWorkflow compiles a workflow markdown file into a GitHub Actions YAML file.
// It reads the file from disk, parses frontmatter and markdown sections, and generates
// the corresponding workflow YAML. Returns the compiled workflow data or an error.
func CompileWorkflow(filepath string) (*WorkflowData, error) { ... }
// CompileWorkflowData compiles pre-parsed workflow content into GitHub Actions YAML.
// Unlike CompileWorkflow, this accepts already-parsed frontmatter and markdown content
// rather than reading from disk. Useful for testing and programmatic workflow generation.
func CompileWorkflowData(frontmatter map[string]any, markdown string) (*WorkflowData, error) { ... }2. Document helper functions:
// shouldAddCheckoutStep returns true if the workflow requires a checkout step.
// A checkout is needed when the workflow references runtime imports or custom actions.
func shouldAddCheckoutStep(...) bool { ... }
// containsRuntimeImports checks if the workflow configuration contains runtime import macros.
// Runtime imports are denoted by the pattern: ${{ runtime-import('file.yml') }}
func containsRuntimeImports(...) bool { ... }3. Add package documentation to orchestrator:
// Package compiler_orchestrator implements the workflow compilation orchestration.
// It is split into 5 focused modules:
// - orchestrator.go: Shared logger and constants
// - orchestrator_engine.go: Engine detection and setup
// - orchestrator_frontmatter.go: Frontmatter parsing and validation
// - orchestrator_tools.go: Tool configuration and MCP server setup
// - orchestrator_workflow.go: Main workflow orchestration and YAML generation
//
// The orchestrator follows a phased approach with typed result structures
// for clear data flow between compilation stages.Files Affected
pkg/workflow/compiler.go(2 function comments needed)pkg/workflow/compiler_jobs.go(2 helper function comments needed)pkg/workflow/compiler_orchestrator.go(package-level comment needed)
Success Criteria
- All public functions have godoc comments
- Helper functions have clear purpose descriptions
- Package-level documentation explains orchestrator architecture
- Comments follow Go documentation conventions
go doccommand shows helpful output for all functions
Source
Extracted from Daily Compiler Code Quality Report discussion #13034
Finding excerpt:
"Documentation gaps: Some helper functions lack godoc comments (affects all files)... Add godoc comments for
CompileWorkflow(),CompileWorkflowData(),shouldAddCheckoutStep(),containsRuntimeImports()"
Priority
Low - Improves developer experience but not critical for functionality. Quick win (30-45 minutes effort).
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- expires on Feb 9, 2026, 9:06 AM UTC