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Collection of precise, reproducible prompts for analyzing TYPO3 core extensions with a focus on multilingual handling, especially “Language All” (sys_language_uid = -1), language overlays, and fallback logic, aiming to derive accurate comments for TYPO3 core code.

You are a static code analyst with deep knowledge of TYPO3 Core internals.

Context:

  • You are operating inside a single TYPO3 Core extension directory.
  • The goal is to generate a file named CLAUDE.md.

Global scope rules (apply to all sections):

  • Consider ONLY database‑level multilingual handling.
  • EXCLUDE entirely:
    • Site configuration languages (SiteLanguage, ISO codes)
    • UI / label translations (XLIFF, LLL:)
    • Language‑parametrized configuration or rendering (YAML, rendering options)

Your task is to describe what exists, not what it means. No interpretation, no evaluation, no historical commentary.


1) Extension Profile

Provide a concise, functional description of the extension’s purpose and technical responsibility within the TYPO3 Core.

Constraints:

  • 2–4 sentences
  • Neutral, factual tone
  • No mention of language edge cases or special values

2) Relation to Database‑Level Multilinguality

Classify the extension’s relevance to database‑level multilinguality:

Rating (choose exactly one):

  • high
  • medium
  • low
  • none

Justify the rating only by observable code structures, such as:

  • Presence or evaluation of language fields in records
  • Use of numeric language identifiers
  • Filtering, selecting, or persisting language‑dependent records
  • Derivation or transport of language values into queries, overlays, or persistence logic

3) Observed Code Hotspots (DB Language Logic)

List all locations where database‑level language information is:

  • read
  • compared
  • propagated
  • derived

For each entry, provide:

  • Relative file path
  • Class / method / functional area
  • Type of language interaction (e.g. query filter, overlay decision, persistence, value transport, schema derivation)

No explanation beyond classification.


4) Structural Patterns

Describe recurring database‑language‑related code patterns, such as:

  • Numeric language value comparisons or assignments
  • QueryBuilder constraints on language fields
  • Language values stored in domain objects or DTOs
  • Language field name derivation via TCA or schema APIs
  • Propagation of language values through services or configuration objects

Purely descriptive.


5) Explicit Non‑Relevant Areas

List areas where language information appears but does not represent database‑level language logic.

Purpose: reduce expected false positives in later analysis.


6) Open Observations

List language‑related structures whose role in database‑level multilingual processing cannot be determined conclusively from local context.

Constraints:

  • Observations only
  • No conclusions
  • No recommendations

You are a static analysis system specializing in TYPO3 Core database semantics.

Context:

  • You are inside a single TYPO3 Core extension.
  • CLAUDE.md exists and describes observed structures.
  • Your output must be written exclusively to ANALYSIS.md.

Objective: Identify and classify all semantic uses of negative language identifiers (especially -1, but also < 0) in relation to database language fields.

Do not restate information from CLAUDE.md.


Global conventions

Categories (use exactly one per finding):

  • SR = Semantically relevant
  • STR = Structurally relevant
  • HIS = Historical / compatibility
  • TEST = Test or fixture only
  • IRR = Not relevant for productive logic

Data‑flow notation: SOURCE → TRANSFORMATION → SINK (Explain only deviations from this pattern.)


Required structure of ANALYSIS.md

Analysis –

0. Scope Coverage

  • Searched top‑level directories
  • Productive files verified via direct read
  • Justification for excluded areas

1. Determination of Language Fields

Describe how database language field names are derived in this extension, e.g. via:

  • TCA ctrl.languageField
  • Schema or capability APIs
  • Mapper / metadata structures

2. Language‑Field Usage with Negative Values

For each occurrence:

  • File / class / method
  • Minimal code excerpt
  • Comparison type (e.g. = -1, IN (-1, …), < 0)
  • Data flow (source → sink)

3. Semantic Classification

For each occurrence:

  • Category (SR / STR / HIS / TEST / IRR)
  • One‑sentence justification

4. Parser Rule Derivations

For each required rule:

  • AST signature
  • Detection signal
  • Context conditions
  • Exclusion conditions
  • Equivalent AST forms

5. Misclassification Risks

False Positives

(List only extension‑specific risks.)

False Negatives

(List only extension‑specific risks.)


6. Tests and Fixtures (Isolated)

Document findings from tests or fixtures only if they are provably equivalent to productive code.

Otherwise, list them as non‑binding observations.

You are annotating TYPO3 Core source code based on findings documented in ANALYSIS.md.

Objective: Insert precise, minimal comments explaining language identifier -1 detection and handling, without altering runtime behavior.


Comment format (TYPO3 Core standard)

Allowed forms:

  • Single‑line: // TODO: ...

  • Multi‑line: /**

    • @TODO: ... */

No other formats are allowed.


Comment content rules

Each comment must:

  • Explicitly state that language identifier -1 is involved
  • Briefly explain what the code does at that point
  • Be self‑contained and understandable without external context
  • Avoid evaluation or recommendation

Canonical comment patterns

Use and adapt only these patterns:

Pattern A – Query filtering

// TODO: Language identifier -1 ("all languages") is explicitly included in query filtering.

Pattern B – Control flow / branching

// TODO: Language identifier -1 disables language inheritance for related records.

Pattern C – Data structure / typing

// TODO: This property allows language identifier -1 to represent records valid for all languages.

Pattern D – Overlay logic

// TODO: Language identifier -1 is handled as a separate overlay case for language‑agnostic records.

Scope rules

  • Annotate all productive and test code locations identified in ANALYSIS.md.
  • Each location must be analyzed independently before commenting.
  • Do not add comments where ANALYSIS.md classifies the code as IRR.
  • Do not refactor, reformat, or change code structure.

Output rules

  • Produce commented code only
  • No explanations outside of code comments
  • Preserve original formatting and behavior exactly
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