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Code Quality metrics

Is there a tool like this for .NET?

JDepend traverses Java class and source file directories and generates design quality metrics for each Java package. JDepend allows you to automatically measure the quality of a design in terms of its extensibility, reusability, and maintainability to effectively manage and control package dependencies.

A few reasons to use (more on website):

Foster Parallel, Extreme Programming

Packages that are stable should be the centerpieces of a loosely coupled application so the speed of the development team is not adversely affected by the propagation of software changes. Stable packages form design-by-contract facades to other subsystems, allowing teams to develop in parallel at an extreme pace. Moreover, by measuring the software design quality, the overall impact of proposed software changes can be accurately estimated. JDepend allows teams to identify and use desirable dependencies in the system and avoid those dependencies that cause changes to ripple throughout the system.

Isolate Third-Party Package Dependencies

 

Posted: Feb 13 2003, 02:08 PM by mmscili | with 1 comment(s)

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Phil Scott said:

There is FxCop (http://www.gotdotnet.com/team/libraries/). Now, I haven't dwelved too deep into it, but perhaps it will do what you are looking for.

"FxCop is a code analysis tool that checks your .NET assemblies for conformance to the .NET Framework Design Guidelines. It uses reflection, MSIL parsing, and callgraph analysis to inspect your assemblies for more than 175 defects in the following areas: naming conventions, library design, localization, security, and performance (see rule descriptions). The package includes both GUI and command line versions of the tool, as well as the SDK to create your own rules. "
# February 13, 2003 8:21 AM
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