Source code inspection tool
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:13 pm
I was thinking about creating a tool which would scan source code and check for constraints. Specifically, the end-user would place metadata throughout his class definition and the tool would work off that. One use case that I believe would be useful would be an @Override annotation (like that found in Java) which would signify that a method overrides a parent's implementation.
I wanted to raise the issue here to see if anyone knew of such a tool and to gauge interest. Additionally, I'd like to start a discussion on how to best design the tool in a manner which allows for future constraints to be checked (This last part will probably need a new thread in the appropriate forum later).
Thanks for any feedback!
I wanted to raise the issue here to see if anyone knew of such a tool and to gauge interest. Additionally, I'd like to start a discussion on how to best design the tool in a manner which allows for future constraints to be checked (This last part will probably need a new thread in the appropriate forum later).
Thanks for any feedback!