envoyproxy/envoy

presubmit-check the use of DECLARE_FACTORY for each DEFINE_FACTORY

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#23,173 opened on Sep 19, 2022

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Description

E-M apparently depends on the former and nothing checks on it upstream :-(

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Research direction
Analyze the existing DEFINE FACTORY and DECLARE FACTORY macros in the codebase. Determine the pattern to ensure each DEFINE FACTORY has a corresponding DECLARE FACTORY. Propose a presubmit check (e.g., using a script or CI job) that scans for violations.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
backendinfrastructure
Issue type
Refactor
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2
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Half day
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Active
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Clear
Prerequisites
C++understanding of Envoy macro system
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35