Chapter 9 Tools

Sponsor Tools
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Tools
  • Peli's Reflector Addins - |
    Create dependency graphs and code metrics from within Reflector
  • SourceMonitor - |
    Lightweight, customizable, easy-to-use tool for gathering metrics on several languages. Can be used by automated build and CI processes.
  • CR_Metrics - |
    Handy tool for quickly examining assembly and file metrics inside Visual Studio
  • NDepend - |
    Provides several vital benchmarks and a potentially bewildering wealth of statistics. Dependencies and abstractness versus instability charts give immediate visual feedback on the dependency state of your assemblies. Visual explorer lets you browse metrics via a unique UI.
  • FxCop - |
    Invaluable tool for checking if .NET assemblies conform to well-established design guidelines. Can be used by automated build and continuous integration processes.