Troubleshooting

This guide covers common issues you might encounter when using this package and how to resolve them.

Setup Issues

Pre-commit Hook Installation Fails

Problem: pre-commit install returns an error or hooks don't run on commit.

Solutions:

1. Ensure you're in the project root directory
2. Verify Python virtual environment is activated

3. Reinstall pre-commit:

   pip uninstall pre-commit
   pip install pre-commit
   pre-commit install
   pre-commit install --hook-type commit-msg
   

4. Check if .git directory exists (must be a git repository)

5. Try running manually: pre-commit run --all-files

commitlint Not Running

Problem: Commit messages aren't validated despite npm install being run.

Solutions:

1. Verify npm install was successful:

   npm list @commitlint/config-angular
   

2. Re-install commitlint dependencies:

   npm install --save-dev @commitlint/cli @commitlint/config-angular
   

3. Reinstall pre-commit hooks:

   pre-commit install --hook-type commit-msg
   

4. Test manually:

   echo "invalid message" | commitlint
   echo "feat: valid message" | commitlint
   

Virtual Environment Issues

Problem: Packages can't be found or dependencies conflict.

Solutions:

1. Create a fresh virtual environment:

   rm -rf .venv
   python -m venv .venv
   source .venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate
   

2. Upgrade pip:

   python -m pip install --upgrade pip
   

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -e ".[dev,docs,test]"
   

4. Verify installation:

   python -c "import your_package; print(your_package.__version__)"
   

Python Version Mismatch

Problem: python -m venv .venv fails or tests don't run with wrong Python version.

Solutions:

1. Check your Python version:

   python --version
   

2. Ensure Python 3.10 or higher is installed

3. Use specific Python version when creating venv:

   python3.11 -m venv .venv
   

4. Or use uv for version management:

   uv venv --python 3.11
   source .venv/bin/activate
   

Testing Issues

Pytest Fails to Collect Tests

Problem: pytest returns "no tests collected" or import errors.

Solutions:

1. Verify test file naming: Must be test_*.py or *_test.py
2. Verify test function naming: Must start with test_
3. Check __init__.py exists in test directory: touch tests/__init__.py

4. Run pytest with verbose output:

   pytest -vv
   

5. Check test discovery:

   pytest --collect-only
   

Import Errors in Tests

Problem: Tests can't import your package modules.

Solutions:

1. Install package in development mode:

   pip install -e ".[dev,test]"
   

2. Verify package structure (should have src/your_package/)

3. Check pyproject.toml has correct packages configuration
4. Run from project root directory
5. Verify __init__.py exists in package directory

Coverage Report Issues

Problem: Coverage report shows 0% or missing files.

Solutions:

1. Run pytest with coverage:

   pytest --cov=src/your_package --cov-report=html
   

2. Check .coveragerc or pyproject.toml coverage settings

3. Ensure source files have proper imports
4. Verify test files import from src/ layout correctly

Pre-commit Hook Issues

Hooks Running Too Slowly

Problem: Pre-commit takes a very long time or times out.

Solutions:

1. Check which hooks are slow:

   pre-commit run --all-files --verbose
   

2. Consider excluding large files:

   exclude: |
     (?x)^(
       large_data_file.csv|
       node_modules/
     )$
   

3. Run specific hooks:

   pre-commit run black --all-files  # Just black
   

Formatting Changes After Commit

Problem: Pre-commit auto-fixes files, but you didn't expect it.

Solutions:

1. This is normal behavior - review the changes

2. Stage the new changes:

   git add .
   git commit -m "your message"  # Try again
   

3. Modify tool settings if behavior is unwanted (in pyproject.toml)

4. Disable specific hooks temporarily:

   SKIP=black,ruff pre-commit run --all-files
   

"Unstaged Changes" After Running Hooks

Problem: Pre-commit modified files but they're not staged.

Solutions:

1. This is expected - review changes:

   git diff
   

2. Stage the changes:

   git add .
   

3. Try committing again

4. Or use git add -A to stage all changes before commit

Getting Help

If you encounter issues not listed here:

1. Check existing issues: Search GitHub Issues for your problem
2. Review logs carefully: Error messages usually point to the root cause
3. Search documentation: Many issues are covered in specific tool docs
4. Try minimal reproduction: Isolate the problem to a single file/command
5. Ask for help: Open an issue with:
   • Your environment (Python version, OS)
   • Steps to reproduce
   • Full error message/logs
   • What you've already tried