test: Validate and document advanced callback patterns support in Moq1100 analyzer#580
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The tests are failing in the CI
I've identified and fixed the test failures. The issues were caused by invalid C# syntax in the test cases - delegates cannot be declared inside method bodies, and some diagnostic spans didn't match the actual analyzer output. Fixed in commit 8bcda1b:
Current status:
The core finding remains: the existing Moq1100 analyzer already handles all the advanced patterns requested in #434. The tests now properly validate this capability without compilation errors. |
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Pull Request Overview
This PR validates and documents that the existing Moq1100 callback analyzer already fully supports advanced patterns requested in issue #434, including ref/out parameters, complex callback scenarios, and delegate-based patterns. Rather than implementing new features, this PR confirms through comprehensive testing that the analyzer already handles these advanced use cases correctly.
Key changes include:
- Added comprehensive test coverage with 58+ scenarios validating both positive and negative callback patterns
- Enhanced documentation with examples of advanced callback patterns already supported
- Documented one minor limitation regarding generic callback type parameter validation
Reviewed Changes
Copilot reviewed 2 out of 2 changed files in this pull request and generated 2 comments.
| File | Description |
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| tests/Moq.Analyzers.Test/CallbackSignatureShouldMatchMockedMethodAnalyzerTests.cs | Adds comprehensive test suite validating advanced callback patterns including ref/out parameters, multiple callbacks, and complex scenarios |
| docs/rules/Moq1100.md | Enhanced documentation with examples of advanced callback patterns that are already supported by the analyzer |
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- The parameter name 'wrongTypeParam' should follow camelCase convention and be more descriptive, such as 'incorrectTypeParameter'.
.Callback<int>(wrongTypeParam => { }); // Should ideally trigger Moq1100 but currently doesn't
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## Overview
This PR addresses issue #[issue-number] by documenting a known
limitation in the CallbackSignatureShouldMatchMockedMethodAnalyzer
(Moq1100) rather than implementing validation for generic callback
syntax.
## Background
The issue requested validation for `.Callback<T>()` generic type
parameters to catch mismatches at compile time. However, maintainer
analysis revealed:
- **Zero** related issues in devlooped/moq about generic callback
validation
- **Zero** real-world code samples using `.Callback<T>()` syntax in
open-source projects
- The explicit generic syntax is rarely used in practice
- An effective workaround exists: use lambda parameter inference
Given these findings, the decision was made to document the limitation
rather than implement validation, following the principle of avoiding
unnecessary complexity for edge cases with negligible real-world impact.
## Changes
### 1. Documentation Update (docs/rules/Moq1100.md)
Added a new **"Known Limitations"** section that:
- Explicitly documents that `.Callback<T>()` type parameter mismatches
are NOT validated
- Provides clear examples showing the limitation:
```csharp
// This will NOT trigger a diagnostic (known limitation)
mock.Setup(x => x.DoWork("test")) // DoWork takes a string parameter
.Callback<int>(wrongTypeParam => { }); // Using int instead - no warning!
```
- Recommends best practices with full type validation:
```csharp
// ✅ Recommended: Let the compiler infer parameter types
mock.Setup(x => x.DoWork("test"))
.Callback(param => { }); // Type is inferred correctly as string
// ✅ Also recommended: Explicitly type the lambda parameter
mock.Setup(x => x.DoWork("test"))
.Callback((string param) => { }); // Type validation works correctly
```
- Explains the rationale backed by research findings
### 2. Test Documentation Update
Updated `GenericCallbackValidation_CurrentLimitation_IsDocumented` test
to reflect this as an accepted limitation:
- Changed language from "could be enhanced in a future version" to
"accepted limitation"
- Added detailed remarks explaining zero real-world usage
- Referenced the documentation for best practices
- Updated inline comments for clarity
## Impact
**Positive:**
- Developers are now explicitly informed about the limitation before
encountering it
- Clear guidance prevents confusion and provides actionable alternatives
- No breaking changes or maintenance burden
- Documentation can be easily updated if community demand emerges
**Testing:**
- ✅ All 1,874 existing tests pass
- ✅ Build succeeds with 0 warnings
- ✅ Code formatting verified
- ✅ No analyzer behavior changes
## Alignment with Issue
While the original issue requested implementation of validation, this
documentation-focused approach:
1. Addresses the core concern (preventing developer surprise)
2. Provides actionable guidance with working examples
3. Avoids unnecessary complexity for a rarely-used pattern
4. Can be revisited if community demand emerges
This aligns with best practices for analyzer development: focus
implementation effort on patterns that have demonstrated real-world
impact.
## Related
- Issue #[issue-number]
- PR #580 (original context)
- Test:
`CallbackSignatureShouldMatchMockedMethodAnalyzerTests.GenericCallbackValidation_CurrentLimitation_IsDocumented()`
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<details>
<summary>Original prompt</summary>
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*This section details on the original issue you should resolve*
<issue_title>Enhance Moq1100: Add validation for generic .Callback<T>()
type mismatches</issue_title>
<issue_description>## User Story
As a developer using Moq with callback setups, I want the analyzer to
validate that generic type parameters match the mocked method signature,
so that I can catch type mismatches at compile time instead of runtime.
## Problem Statement
The CallbackSignatureShouldMatchMockedMethodAnalyzer (Moq1100) currently
does not validate generic callback signatures when using . This can lead
to runtime errors that should be caught during static analysis.
### Current Gap
## Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] Analyzer detects type mismatches in where T doesn't match the
mocked method parameters
- [ ] Diagnostic Moq1100 is reported for generic callback type
mismatches
- [ ] Validation works for single and multiple type parameters
- [ ] Performance impact is minimized given existing concerns with this
analyzer
## INVEST Criteria
- **Independent**: Can be implemented without dependencies on other
features
- **Negotiable**: Implementation approach can be discussed (could be
separate diagnostic if needed)
- **Valuable**: Prevents runtime failures, improves developer experience
- **Estimable**: Moderate complexity - extends existing callback
validation logic
- **Small**: Focused enhancement to existing analyzer
- **Testable**: Clear pass/fail criteria with concrete test cases
## Technical Notes
- Extends existing CallbackSignatureShouldMatchMockedMethodAnalyzer
- Current limitation documented in
tests/Moq.Analyzers.Test/CallbackSignatureShouldMatchMockedMethodAnalyzerTests.cs:100
- Consider performance impact given known issues with this analyzer
## References
- PR: #580
- Comment:
#580 (comment)
- Test documentation:
CallbackSignatureShouldMatchMockedMethodAnalyzerTests.GenericCallbackValidation_CurrentLimitation_IsDocumented()
## Documentation Links
- [Moq Callback
Documentation](https://github.com/moq/moq4/wiki/Quickstart#callbacks)
- Related to issue #434 callback validation
improvements</issue_description>
<agent_instructions>User Impact & Necessity
Real-World Usage Evidence:
After searching the devlooped/moq repository (the correct upstream Moq
project) and broader open-source code:
Zero related issues found in devlooped/moq discussing generic callback
type parameter validation
Zero real-world code samples found using .Callback<T>() syntax with Moq
in open-source projects
The search found only 3 global code samples for .Callback< syntax, none
of which were Moq-related
Issue #445 in devlooped/moq addressed callback signature validation at a
high level (parameter count/types), but was closed in 2017 with Moq
4.8.0
No evidence of user pain or demand for this specific enhancement
Severity Assessment:
Current limitation is documented in your own test suite (lines 97-127)
Runtime failure mode is clear: InvalidCastException at test runtime
Workaround exists: Use lambda parameter inference (.Callback(x => { }))
instead of explicit generic syntax (.Callback<T>(x => { }))
Who is Affected:
Developers who explicitly use .Callback<T>() syntax and provide wrong
type parameters
This appears to be an edge case—the preferred pattern (lambda inference)
already works correctly
Implementation & Maintenance
Complexity Assessment (Moderate):
Based on analyzer source code review:
Implementation location: Lines 45-50 in
CallbackSignatureShouldMatchMockedMethodAnalyzer.cs
Required work: Extract generic type arguments from GenericNameSyntax and
validate against lambda parameter types
Estimated effort: 3-5 days (including tests, documentation, code review)
Test expansion needed: Add data-driven tests to
CallbackSignatureShouldMatchMockedMethodAnalyzerTests.cs following
existing patterns
Maintenance Burden:
Low ongoing maintenance once implemented
Follows established analyzer patterns
Well-tested via data-driven test infrastructure (58+ callback scenarios
already in place from PR #580)
Alignment with Project Goals
Current Project Status:
Issue #434 (parent analyzer evaluation project) is 93% complete (14/15
sub-issues done)
PR #580 (merged July 27, 2025) added comprehensive callback validation
tests
This enhancement is the final 7% to complete issue #434
Priority Assessment:
Completes a major milestone (issue #434)
However, zero evidence of user demand despite Moq4's large user base
Alternative solution exists (lambda parameter inference)
Trade-offs & Risks
Benefits:
Completes issue #434 (comprehensive callback validation)
Provides earlier failure detection (compile-time vs runtime)
Consistency with other Moq analyzers
Complexity Assessment:
From analyzing CallbackSignatureShouldMatchMockedMethodAnalyzer.cs:
Current analyzer validates lambda parameter types and ref/out/in
modifiers (lines 145-175)
Missi...
</details>
Fixes #622
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Summary
This PR validates and documents that the existing Moq1100 callback analyzer already fully supports the advanced patterns requested in issue #434, including ref/out parameters, complex callback scenarios, and delegate-based patterns.
Key Findings
The CallbackSignatureShouldMatchMockedMethodAnalyzer already handles ALL advanced patterns! Through comprehensive testing, I discovered the analyzer provides robust validation for:
✅ Multiple Callback Timing (Before/After Returns)
✅ Ref/Out Parameter Callbacks with Delegates
✅ Complex Multi-Parameter Scenarios
✅ Out Parameter Delegate Callbacks
Changes Made
🧪 Comprehensive Test Coverage Added
📚 Enhanced Documentation
Updated
docs/rules/Moq1100.mdwith:🔍 Gap Analysis Completed
Identified one minor limitation for potential future enhancement:
.Callback<T>()with wrong type parameters).Callback()without explicit genericsValidation Results
All acceptance criteria from issue #434 are already met:
Build & Test Evidence:
dotnet format- Cleandotnet build /p:PedanticMode=true- SuccessImpact
This PR provides validation and documentation that the advanced callback patterns requested in issue #434 are already fully supported. Developers can confidently use these patterns knowing the analyzer will catch signature mismatches, ref/out modifier errors, and parameter type issues.
No breaking changes were needed - the existing analyzer implementation was already comprehensive and robust.
Fixes #578.
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