## Summary
This PR improves the developer experience by adding clear linting
documentation and optional pre-commit hooks to catch issues before CI.
Helpful to avoid fighting Claude Code / Copilot on "please make sure
linting passes CI".
## Changes
- Updated `README.md` with:
- Go 1.23.x requirement (was "1.18 or later")
- golangci-lint v1.61.0 in prerequisites
- New Development section with linting instructions
- Updated `CLAUDE.md` with:
- Development Setup section
- Added `.githooks/pre-commit`:
- Runs golangci-lint and gofmt checks
- References README for installation instructions
- Can be bypassed with `--no-verify` when needed
## Test Plan
- [x] Verified pre-commit hook blocks commits when golangci-lint is
missing
- [x] Confirmed hook shows clear error message pointing to README
- [x] Tested that linting passes with Go 1.23.0 and golangci-lint
v1.61.0
- [x] Verified gofmt correctly identifies formatting issues
Co-authored w/ Claude Code
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Co-authored-by: Charles Lowell <10964656+chlowell@users.noreply.github.com>
