CecoiGraph Vision: Visualize Your Project Dependencies with Ease

CecoiGraph Vision is a powerful Visual Studio extension designed to help developers visualize project dependencies in a clear and interactive graph format. Whether you are working on a large codebase or familiarizing yourself with a new project, CecoiGraph Vision simplifies the understanding of complex dependencies.

Key Features

Dependency Graph Visualization

Automatically generates a visual graph of project dependencies within your solution. Provides a clear and interactive way to explore relationships between projects, classes, and references.

Comprehensive Solution Scanning

Scans your entire solution, including nested and sub-projects. Utilizes advanced parsing with Microsoft.CodeAnalysis (Roslyn) to extract detailed information about your code.

Easy-to-Use Interface

Integrates seamlessly into the Visual Studio environment. Accessible via the Tools menu, allowing for quick access and visualization.

Detailed Class Information

Displays classes and their relationships within each project. Helps in understanding the structure and hierarchy of your code.

Customizable Graph Generation

Uses QuickGraph and Graphviz to generate visually appealing and informative dependency graphs. Allows for customization and export of the generated graphs for documentation purposes.

How It Works

Install CecoiGraph Vision

Download and install the extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace.

Open Your Solution

Open any solution in Visual Studio that you want to analyze.

Generate the Dependency Graph

Navigate to Tools > CecoiGraph Vision to generate and view the dependency graph. Explore the graph to understand the dependencies and relationships within your solution.

Interactive Exploration

Click on nodes to see detailed information about projects and classes. Zoom in and out to focus on specific parts of the graph.

Use Cases

New Project Onboarding

Quickly get an overview of the project structure and dependencies when joining a new team.

Codebase Maintenance

Identify and manage dependencies to improve code maintainability and reduce technical debt.

Documentation

Generate visual documentation of your project dependencies for better understanding and communication.

Installation and Usage

Installation:

• Go to the Visual Studio Marketplace.
• Search for "CecoiGraph Vision".
• Click "Download" and follow the instructions to install the extension.

Usage:

Open Visual Studio and load your solution. Navigate to Tools > CecoiGraph Vision. The extension will scan your solution and generate a dependency graph. Use the interactive graph to explore project dependencies and class relationships.

FAQ

Q: How do I install CecoiGraph Vision?

A: Download and install the extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace.

Q: Where can I find the generated dependency graph?

A: Navigate to Tools > CecoiGraph Vision in Visual Studio to view the graph.

Q: Can I customize the generated graphs?

A: Yes, the extension allows for customization and export of the generated graphs.

Support

For any issues, questions, or feedback, please contact pavellcecoi@gmail.com.

Updates

Stay tuned for future updates that will include additional features and improvements. Check the Visual Studio Marketplace regularly for the latest version.