Unexported return type of the exported function
Reports exported functions with unexported return types.
Unexported types can be difficult to use when viewing documentation under go doc.
Example:
type hidden struct{}
func Exported() hidden { // Exported function with the `hidden` unexported return type
return hidden{}
}
You can apply Export quick-fix to export the type. After the quick-fix is applied, type name will be capitalized:
type Hidden struct{}
func Exported() Hidden { // Fixed
return Hidden{}
}
Locating this inspection
- By ID
Can be used to locate inspection in e.g. Qodana configuration files, where you can quickly enable or disable it, or adjust its settings.
GoExportedFuncWithUnexportedType- Via Settings dialog
Path to the inspection settings via IntelliJ Platform IDE Settings dialog, when you need to adjust inspection settings directly from your IDE.
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Can be installed with plugin: | Go, 251.24731 |
01 April 2025