What is NDepend?
NDepend is a tool that enables software developers to effectively manage complex .NET code and maintain high code quality. The tool provides a comprehensive set of features that allow users to measure code quality using a wide range of metrics, visualize code design through interactive graphs and treemaps, and enforce custom coding standards and best practices through the use of both standard and user-defined rules. Integrated directly within the Visual Studio development environment, NDepend empowers developers to gain deep insights into their codebase, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions to enhance the overall quality and maintainability of their .NET applications, even across multiple projects
Highlights
- Code Metrics: Measure various aspects of code quality, including complexity, duplication, and technical debt, using a wide range of predefined and custom metrics
- Visualization Tools: Analyze code design and dependencies through interactive graphs, treemaps, and other visual representations, providing a clear understanding of the codebase structure
- Custom Rule Engine: Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and project-specific requirements using a flexible rule system that can be tailored to the team's needs
- Multi-Project Management: Manage code quality and maintain consistency across multiple .NET projects within the same Visual Studio solution.