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Add dependent_fields validator

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#315 opened on Nov 10, 2025

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Description

Implement a new provider::validatefx::dependent_fields validator.

Description:

  • Validate that required field sets appear together.

Acceptance criteria:

  1. Subtask: Implement dependent_fields validator in internal/validators
  2. Subtask: Add unit tests for dependent_fields validator
  3. Subtask: Add dependent_fields function to internal/functions package
  4. Subtask: Add unit tests for dependent_fields function
  5. Subtask: Register dependent_fields in registry.go
  6. Subtask: Add documentation in examples/functions/dependent_fields/function.tf
  7. Subtask: Update docs table using make docs command
  8. Subtask: Add integration test in integration/main.tf

Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine existing validators in internal/validators and internal/functions for patterns. Implement dependent fields following those patterns, replicate unit tests, register in registry.go, add documentation, and update integration tests.
Tech stack
go
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GoTerraform provider development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65