Disabling linting rules via comments should be done cautiously and only when there is a clear, valid reason. It should not be the default approach for resolving linting issues, as overuse can lead to poor code quality. Whenever a rule is disabled, it's important to provide a comment explaining why this is being done in that specific situation. If a disable comment is added as a temporary measure, make sure the underlying issue is addressed later and a follow-up task is created.
Configuration files should be preferred over inline disables whenever possible, as they allow for consistent rule management across the project.
To disable all linting rules for the entire file, add the following comment at the first applicable line of the
file. This can be the first line, or the first line after a YAML separator (---):
# dclint disable-fileThis will disable all rules for the entire file. Use this only when it is absolutely necessary.
To disable specific rules for the entire file, add the following comment at the first applicable line. This can
be the first line, or the first line after a YAML separator (---):
# dclint disableThis will disable all rules in the file. Alternatively, you can specify specific rules like this:
# dclint disable rule-nameYou can also disable multiple specific rules:
# dclint disable rule-name another-rule-nameNote: disable-line only affects linting, and does not work with auto-fix. Auto-fix is not applied to lines
where disable-line is used.
To disable linting rules for a specific line, use the disable-line comment. This can be added in two ways - on the
same or previous line:
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Disable all rules for a line:
services: service-a: image: nginx # dclint disable-line service-b: # dclint disable-line image: nginx
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Disable a specific rule for a line:
services: service-a: image: nginx # dclint disable-line rule-name service-b: # dclint disable-line rule-name image: nginx
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Disable multiple specific rules for a line:
services: service-a: image: nginx # dclint disable-line rule-name another-rule-name service-b: # dclint disable-line rule-name another-rule-name image: nginx
- Auto-Fix Limitation: The
# dclint disable-linecomment will not affect auto-fix operations. It only disables linting for the specified line but does not prevent automatic fixes from being applied. # dclint disable-filevs.# dclint disable: The# dclint disable-filecomment disables all rules for the entire file, and it works faster than# dclint disable, which disables rules one by one. Use# dclint disable-filewhen you need to quickly disable all rules across the file.
| Command | Description | Affects Linting | Affects Auto-Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
# dclint disable-file |
Disables all linting rules for the entire file. | ✅ | ✅ |
# dclint disable |
Disables all linting rules for the entire file. | ✅ | ✅ |
# dclint disable rule-name |
Disables a specific rule for the entire file. | ✅ | ✅ |
# dclint disable rule-name ... |
Disables multiple specific rules for the entire file. | ✅ | ✅ |
# dclint disable-line |
Disables all linting rules for the specific line. | ✅ | ❌ |
# dclint disable-line rule-name |
Disables a specific rule for the specific line. | ✅ | ❌ |
# dclint disable-line rule-name ... |
Disables multiple specific rules for the specific line. | ✅ | ❌ |