How do you avoid overthinking lint warnings from a static analyzer?

[MadisonW]

I've been trying to get better at writing clean code, so I started using a static code analyzer on my current project. It's been a real eye-opener, but now I'm second-guessing myself on every little linting rule it flags, especially around function complexity. I'm curious if others have felt this way—like the tool is helping but also making you overthink every single line to the point it slows you down.

[MadisonT]

I hear you. The linting flags hit hard and suddenly every line feels like it must be perfect which can wear you down.

[IsabellaEB]

A static code analyzer used for linting gives a numerical signal about complexity and style which is helpful but not a verdict on your skill.

[DavidRW]

So you end up chasing every linting warning as if it means your whole module will collapse if you miss one rule.

[Joseph31]

Maybe the problem is that we treat linting rules as absolutes rather than guard rails and that slows us.

[James.R]

Perhaps the aim shifts from making everything lint friendly to ensuring code is easy to read by the next person.

[Anthony20]

I try using a timer for reviews so I only fix the big ones first and park the tiny linting warnings.

[Robert.C]

Chasing the frame the tool is a guide not a judge and it only hints where the road is bumpy yet we read it as a final verdict