[INA-6366] Integrate incident types into Incidents API documentation

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See DataDog/datadog-api-spec#3172
Test branch datadog-api-spec/test/robert.nortepeterson/INA-6366

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⚪ Code Quality Violation

Consider using symbols instead of string hash keys (...read more)

In Ruby, it is a best practice to use symbols instead of strings as hash keys. This rule emphasizes that it's more efficient and idiomatic to use symbols for this purpose. Symbols are immutable and unique, which makes them ideal for identifying things, whereas strings are mutable and can create multiple objects for the same sequence of characters.

The importance of this rule lies in the performance and memory usage of your Ruby application. Using symbols as hash keys reduces memory usage because they are stored in memory only once during a Ruby process. This can make a significant difference in the efficiency of your application, especially when dealing with large data sets.

To ensure you're following good coding practices, always use symbols for hash keys unless there's a specific reason to use a string. A simple refactoring from values = { 'foo' => 42, 'bar' => 99, 'baz' => 123 } to values = { foo: 42, bar: 99, baz: 123 } will make your code compliant with this rule. This not only improves your code's performance but also makes it more readable and consistent with Ruby's conventions.

    

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Avoid using a hash as an optional parameter (...read more)

The rule "Avoid hash optional parameters" is a guideline that encourages developers to explicitly declare parameters instead of using a hash for optional parameters. This is because using a hash for optional parameters can make the code harder to understand and maintain. It can also lead to unexpected behavior if a developer accidentally includes a key in the hash that the method does not expect.

This rule is important because it promotes code readability and maintainability. It also helps prevent potential bugs that may occur due to unexpected keys in the optional hash. By explicitly declaring each parameter, developers can easily see what parameters a method expects, making the code easier to read and understand.

To adhere to this rule, instead of using a hash for optional parameters, explicitly declare each parameter in the method definition. For example, instead of using options = {} in the method definition, declare each parameter like name, email, age. This way, anyone reading the code can easily understand what parameters the method expects and in what order.

    

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⚪ Code Quality Violation

Consider using symbols instead of string hash keys (...read more)

In Ruby, it is a best practice to use symbols instead of strings as hash keys. This rule emphasizes that it's more efficient and idiomatic to use symbols for this purpose. Symbols are immutable and unique, which makes them ideal for identifying things, whereas strings are mutable and can create multiple objects for the same sequence of characters.

The importance of this rule lies in the performance and memory usage of your Ruby application. Using symbols as hash keys reduces memory usage because they are stored in memory only once during a Ruby process. This can make a significant difference in the efficiency of your application, especially when dealing with large data sets.

To ensure you're following good coding practices, always use symbols for hash keys unless there's a specific reason to use a string. A simple refactoring from values = { 'foo' => 42, 'bar' => 99, 'baz' => 123 } to values = { foo: 42, bar: 99, baz: 123 } will make your code compliant with this rule. This not only improves your code's performance but also makes it more readable and consistent with Ruby's conventions.

    

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⚪ Code Quality Violation

Avoid using a hash as an optional parameter (...read more)

The rule "Avoid hash optional parameters" is a guideline that encourages developers to explicitly declare parameters instead of using a hash for optional parameters. This is because using a hash for optional parameters can make the code harder to understand and maintain. It can also lead to unexpected behavior if a developer accidentally includes a key in the hash that the method does not expect.

This rule is important because it promotes code readability and maintainability. It also helps prevent potential bugs that may occur due to unexpected keys in the optional hash. By explicitly declaring each parameter, developers can easily see what parameters a method expects, making the code easier to read and understand.

To adhere to this rule, instead of using a hash for optional parameters, explicitly declare each parameter in the method definition. For example, instead of using options = {} in the method definition, declare each parameter like name, email, age. This way, anyone reading the code can easily understand what parameters the method expects and in what order.

    

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Suggested change

	p api_instance.list_incident_types()
	p api_instance.list_incident_types

Do not use parentheses with methods that take no arguments (...read more)

The rule "Avoid parentheses when methods take no arguments" is part of the Ruby style guide. It suggests that when a method takes no arguments, you should not use parentheses. This is because the use of parentheses in such a case is redundant and unnecessary, and it can make your code more difficult to read and understand.

This rule is important because it promotes cleaner, more readable code. In Ruby, clean and readable code is highly valued. By following this rule, you can ensure your code is easier to understand and maintain, which is crucial for long-term project success.

To adhere to this rule, remove the parentheses when calling a method that does not require any arguments. For example, instead of writing 'test'.upcase(), you should write 'test'.upcase. Similarly, instead of Kernel.exit!(), write Kernel.exit!. However, note that there is an exception for super - super by itself is different from super(), so in this case, parentheses may be necessary.

    

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⚪ Code Quality Violation

Avoid using a hash as an optional parameter (...read more)

The rule "Avoid hash optional parameters" is a guideline that encourages developers to explicitly declare parameters instead of using a hash for optional parameters. This is because using a hash for optional parameters can make the code harder to understand and maintain. It can also lead to unexpected behavior if a developer accidentally includes a key in the hash that the method does not expect.

This rule is important because it promotes code readability and maintainability. It also helps prevent potential bugs that may occur due to unexpected keys in the optional hash. By explicitly declaring each parameter, developers can easily see what parameters a method expects, making the code easier to read and understand.

To adhere to this rule, instead of using a hash for optional parameters, explicitly declare each parameter in the method definition. For example, instead of using options = {} in the method definition, declare each parameter like name, email, age. This way, anyone reading the code can easily understand what parameters the method expects and in what order.

    

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⚪ Code Quality Violation

Avoid using a hash as an optional parameter (...read more)

The rule "Avoid hash optional parameters" is a guideline that encourages developers to explicitly declare parameters instead of using a hash for optional parameters. This is because using a hash for optional parameters can make the code harder to understand and maintain. It can also lead to unexpected behavior if a developer accidentally includes a key in the hash that the method does not expect.

This rule is important because it promotes code readability and maintainability. It also helps prevent potential bugs that may occur due to unexpected keys in the optional hash. By explicitly declaring each parameter, developers can easily see what parameters a method expects, making the code easier to read and understand.

To adhere to this rule, instead of using a hash for optional parameters, explicitly declare each parameter in the method definition. For example, instead of using options = {} in the method definition, declare each parameter like name, email, age. This way, anyone reading the code can easily understand what parameters the method expects and in what order.

    

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⚪ Code Quality Violation

Consider using symbols instead of string hash keys (...read more)

In Ruby, it is a best practice to use symbols instead of strings as hash keys. This rule emphasizes that it's more efficient and idiomatic to use symbols for this purpose. Symbols are immutable and unique, which makes them ideal for identifying things, whereas strings are mutable and can create multiple objects for the same sequence of characters.

The importance of this rule lies in the performance and memory usage of your Ruby application. Using symbols as hash keys reduces memory usage because they are stored in memory only once during a Ruby process. This can make a significant difference in the efficiency of your application, especially when dealing with large data sets.

To ensure you're following good coding practices, always use symbols for hash keys unless there's a specific reason to use a string. A simple refactoring from values = { 'foo' => 42, 'bar' => 99, 'baz' => 123 } to values = { foo: 42, bar: 99, baz: 123 } will make your code compliant with this rule. This not only improves your code's performance but also makes it more readable and consistent with Ruby's conventions.

    

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Consider using Array() to ensure the type is that of an array (...read more)

The rule "Use Array() to ensure your variable is an array" is important for ensuring your code behaves as expected, regardless of the type of data it receives. It is common in Ruby to need to iterate through an array of items. However, if the variable is not an array, this can lead to unexpected behavior or errors.

The Array() method in Ruby is a Kernel method that converts its argument to an Array. If the argument is already an Array, it returns the argument. If the argument is nil, it returns an empty Array. This can be used to ensure that a variable is an array before trying to iterate over it, preventing potential errors or unexpected behavior.

By using Array(foos), you can ensure that foos is an array before you try to iterate over it with each. This prevents the need to check if foos is an array with foos.is_a?(Array) and makes your code cleaner and easier to understand.

    

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⚪ Code Quality Violation

Avoid using a hash as an optional parameter (...read more)

The rule "Avoid hash optional parameters" is a guideline that encourages developers to explicitly declare parameters instead of using a hash for optional parameters. This is because using a hash for optional parameters can make the code harder to understand and maintain. It can also lead to unexpected behavior if a developer accidentally includes a key in the hash that the method does not expect.

This rule is important because it promotes code readability and maintainability. It also helps prevent potential bugs that may occur due to unexpected keys in the optional hash. By explicitly declaring each parameter, developers can easily see what parameters a method expects, making the code easier to read and understand.

To adhere to this rule, instead of using a hash for optional parameters, explicitly declare each parameter in the method definition. For example, instead of using options = {} in the method definition, declare each parameter like name, email, age. This way, anyone reading the code can easily understand what parameters the method expects and in what order.