This issue documents the request to:

• Set up a consistent golangci-lint configuration for the repository based on discussion and proposed changes in PR Setup golangci-lint configuration with dedicated lint workflow #373: Setup golangci-lint configuration with dedicated lint workflow #373
• Add a dedicated GitHub Actions workflow to run golangci-lint automatically on pushes and pull requests.

Background:
Establishing standardized linting ensures code quality, prevents common mistakes, and improves maintainability. Adding a standalone lint workflow makes linting passive and reliable for all contributors.

Tasks:

1. Add a suitable .golangci.yml configuration defining the desired linting rules, exclusions, and severity.
2. Create a dedicated workflow file under .github/workflows/lint.yml to run golangci-lint on each push and pull request. Consider best practices for CI speed, caching, and reporting results.
3. Document usage or customizing the lint config (README, CONTRIBUTING, etc.) for contributors.

References:

• Discussion and patch: PR #373