Tools for static analysis for C# code

Question

I'm looking for a tool that can collect quality metrics for C#/.NET code. I'm aware of NDepend - are there any other tools that I should look into? Ideally, I'd like to find something that could be integrated with an automated build process - something that could export a text-based report (I'd like to be able to easily email and archive these). I'm interested in metrics like line of code, cyclomatic complexity, public methods per class, statements per method, calls per method, coupling/cohesion factors, etc.

My goal is to examine the evolution of the codebase as it evolves. Each build represents a checkpoint at which a new set of functional requirements have been completed. I would like to be able to identify which changes are introducing the most complexity and quality risks to the codebase.

Answer 1

AQTime includes some tools for static analysis in addition to their standard profilers, which can be called from a command line on a project.

Answer 2

Although it does not produce the metrics you mention, you have already added FxCop to your build process, right? The static analysis it performs and the feedback it provides are a very good starting point before adding anything more complex.

Answer 3

Crap4j is a tool for measuring Change Risk Analysis and Predictions, I was trying to find a .NET port, but no luck here. I know our QA department has been using some homegrown tools to measure CRAP, so I'll check with them tomorrow. Checked - it is currently an internal only project.

See also this question.

Answer 4

Simian (Similarity Analyser) identifies duplication in Java, C#, C, C++, COBOL, Ruby, JSP, ASP, HTML, XML, Visual Basic, Groovy source code and even plain text files.

http://www.redhillconsulting.com.au/products/simian/

Answer 5

OxyProject Metrics is both standalone and a VS plug in, good for lines of code, comments, classes but not more sophisticated measurements. Handles C#, C++, VB.NET and can export CSVs.

I'm including it in this list even though it doesn't offer all the features you want because those developers using Express versions may find it useful, since they can't use Add-Ins.

Answer 6

Understand is a great tool that I personally use at work. Understand website

Answer 7

Hi,

Did u get the answer for your question? Actually we are also trying to do something similar. Weare using Fxcop/Simian and we want to automate the execution of these tools with the build process. Please let me know if you got any idea.

Thanks.