Feature: Request to Integrate NilAway into golangci-lint for Enhanced Nil Panic Detection

[mfreeman451]

Your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

I would like to propose the integration of NilAway, a sophisticated static analysis tool, into golangci-lint. NilAway is designed to enhance the reliability of Go programs by detecting potential nil panics at compile time, thus significantly reducing the likelihood of runtime panics related to nil references.

Describe the solution you'd like.

1. Seamless Integration: NilAway should be integrated as one of the linters within golangci-lint. It should be easily enabled or disabled in the .golangci.yml configuration file, similar to other linters. This integration would allow users to run NilAway checks alongside other linters in a single, unified workflow.
2. Configuration Compatibility: Users should be able to configure NilAway settings directly through the .golangci.yml file. This approach ensures that all linter configurations are centralized and easily manageable.

Describe alternatives you've considered.

Using NilAway as a standalone tool

Additional context.

No response

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[mfreeman451]

PR submitted #4212

[ldez]

Duplicate of #4045