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by glebm 3433 days ago
> most linters for most languages are unable to do this,

In the long run improving the linter is better for everyone. The examples given by the OP as infeasible are feasible.

Focus on the design over trivial style issues. Your style guide should be 95% covered by the linter. If it isn't, fix your linter.

> Broadly missing a point

My points is: Underestimating static analysis will lead you to the wrong conclusions.