Fix GitLab integration test failures & golangci-lint, govet

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Fixes go vet errors introduced in the GitLab integration PR that merged. Changes improve code testability by using interfaces instead of concrete types.
Fixes golangci-lint errors

@jeremyeder @aegeiger

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Claude Code Review

Summary

This PR successfully fixes go vet errors and test failures from PR #339 (GitLab integration). The changes improve code quality and testability by transitioning from concrete Kubernetes client types (*kubernetes.Clientset) to interface types (kubernetes.Interface) in GitLab-related functions. Additionally, the PR includes minor but valuable code quality improvements: switch statement refactoring, boolean expression simplification, standardized error message capitalization, and documentation improvements.

Overall Assessment: ✅ LGTM - Ready to merge. All CI checks pass, changes follow repository standards, and the code improvements are well-executed.

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Issues by Severity

🟡 Major Issues

1. Inconsistent Interface Usage Across Codebase

• Location: components/backend/git/operations.go
• Issue: Only GitLab-related functions use kubernetes.Interface, while GitHub functions still use *kubernetes.Clientset:
  • ✅ GetGitLabToken() (line 117): Uses kubernetes.Interface
  • ❌ GetGitHubToken() (line 52): Uses *kubernetes.Clientset
  • ❌ GetGitToken() (line 152): Uses *kubernetes.Clientset
• Impact: Creates inconsistent patterns that could confuse future developers
• Recommendation: Apply the same interface pattern to GitHub-related functions for consistency (can be addressed in a follow-up PR - not blocking for this fix)
• Why not blocking: The current code works correctly since *kubernetes.Clientset implements kubernetes.Interface, and this PR's scope is fixing GitLab integration issues

🔵 Minor Issues

1. Missing Function Documentation for Helper Functions

• Location: components/backend/types/common.go:83-96
• Issue: Added documentation comments for BoolPtr, StringPtr, and IntPtr - this is actually a positive change
• Observation: ✅ Follows Go best practices (all exported functions should have doc comments starting with the function name)
• Per CLAUDE.md Backend Standards: Functions should have clear documentation

2. Error Message Capitalization Standardization

• Location: components/backend/git/operations.go:822-868
• Change: Changed error messages from mixed case ("Push failed", "GitLab push failed") to consistent lowercase ("push failed", "GitLab push failed")
• Observation: ✅ This follows Go error handling conventions (errors should start with lowercase unless beginning with proper noun)
• Reference: Go Code Review Comments style guide

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Positive Highlights

✅ Excellent Adherence to Go Best Practices

• Using kubernetes.Interface instead of *kubernetes.Clientset enables dependency injection and testing with fake clients
• This is the recommended pattern in the Kubernetes client-go ecosystem
• Aligns with CLAUDE.md Backend Development Standards section on type safety and testability

✅ Superior Code Quality Improvements

1. Switch Statement Refactoring (operations.go:820-839):

   • Before: Nested if-else chains for provider detection
   • After: Clean switch statement with explicit default case
   • Benefit: Exhaustive handling, easier to extend for new providers

2. Boolean Expression Simplification (operations.go:1498-1499):

   • Before: Imperative style with temporary variable and multiple if statements
   • After: Single declarative expression using logical operators
   • Benefit: More idiomatic Go, clearer intent

3. Character Validation Logic (handlers/gitlab_auth.go:88-91):

   • Improved readability by restructuring negated conditions
   • Maintains identical behavior while being easier to understand

✅ Test Coverage Maintained and Improved

• Integration tests correctly updated to reflect API changes (gitlab_integration_test.go)
• Changed from result.Username to result.User.Username (reflects proper type structure)
• Changed from client.GetCurrentUser(ctx) to gitlab.GetCurrentUser(ctx, client) (better encapsulation)
• Removed unused imports (time, corev1) - clean code hygiene

✅ Minimal Scope with Clear Purpose

• Changes are surgical: 45 additions, 45 deletions across 8 files
• Every change directly addresses either:
  1. The go vet interface issue (primary goal)
  2. Code quality improvements discovered during the fix (secondary benefit)
• No scope creep or unnecessary refactoring

✅ Backward Compatibility Preserved

• Interface change is transparent since *kubernetes.Clientset implements kubernetes.Interface
• No breaking changes to function signatures that external callers depend on
• Existing handler code doesn't need modification

✅ Security Standards Maintained

• No changes to token handling, redaction, or logging patterns
• Follows CLAUDE.md security guidelines (no token logging, proper RBAC patterns)
• Character validation for GitLab tokens remains strict and secure

✅ Proper Error Handling

• All error paths preserved
• Error messages improved with consistent capitalization
• Context preserved in error wrapping

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Recommendations

Medium Priority (Follow-up PR)

1. Extend Interface Pattern to GitHub Functions - Apply kubernetes.Interface to GetGitHubToken() and GetGitToken() for consistency

   • Rationale: Same testability benefits apply
   • Scope: Small, low-risk change similar to this PR

2. Add Unit Tests with Fake Clients - Now that interfaces are used, add unit tests using fake.NewSimpleClientset()

   • Benefit: Faster tests without real Kubernetes dependencies
   • Files to test: git/operations.go:GetGitLabToken, gitlab/connection.go methods

Low Priority (Nice-to-have)

3. Document Interface Choice - Add package-level or function-level comment explaining why kubernetes.Interface is preferred
   • Example: // Uses kubernetes.Interface instead of *Clientset for testability and flexibility
   • Benefit: Guides future developers on architectural decisions

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Alignment with Repository Standards (CLAUDE.md)

✅ Backend Development Standards

• ✅ Uses proper Kubernetes client patterns (section: "Kubernetes Client Patterns")
• ✅ Explicit error handling with context (section: "Error Handling Patterns")
• ✅ No panics in production code
• ✅ Security patterns maintained (token handling, RBAC)

✅ Go Standards

• ✅ Formatting: gofmt compliant (CI passing)
• ✅ Linting: golangci-lint passing
• ✅ Error handling: Explicit returns, wrapped errors
• ✅ Documentation: Exported functions have doc comments

✅ Git Workflow

• ✅ Feature branch (fix-go-lint-fmt-gitlab)
• ✅ Clear commit message describing problem and solution
• ✅ PR description explains context (fixes from PR Feature/gitlab support v2 #339)

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Final Verdict

✅ APPROVED - Merge when ready

This PR demonstrates excellent engineering:

1. Primary goal achieved: Fixes go vet errors and test failures from PR Feature/gitlab support v2 #339
2. Secondary benefits: Improves code quality and follows Go best practices
3. No regressions: All CI checks pass, backward compatibility maintained
4. Standards compliance: Follows CLAUDE.md guidelines for backend development
5. Testability improvement: Interface usage enables better testing patterns

The noted issues are either non-blocking inconsistencies that can be addressed in follow-up work, or are actually positive changes that improve code quality. The PR is well-scoped, thoroughly tested, and ready for production.

Recommended merge strategy: Squash and merge (maintains clean git history)