Circular Dependency Detector for Visual Studio

The Circular Dependency Detector is a powerful extension for Visual Studio that helps developers identify and resolve circular dependencies in their code. It's an essential tool for maintaining clean, manageable, and efficient codebases.

Features

• Detect Circular Dependencies: The extension automatically detects circular dependencies in your code as you work. It uses a sophisticated algorithm to track dependencies and identify cycles, ensuring that no circular dependency goes unnoticed. • Error List Integration: Circular dependencies are reported directly in the Visual Studio Error List window. Each reported error includes the full path of the circular dependency, making it easy to locate and resolve the issue. • Real-Time Updates: The extension updates in real-time as you code. When you start a build, it clears previous results and checks for new circular dependencies. This ensures that you always have up-to-date information about the state of your code. • Support for Multiple Languages: The Circular Dependency Detector works with multiple programming languages. Whether you're working in C, C++ • Ignore Specific Paths: You can configure the extension to ignore specific files or directories when checking for circular dependencies. This is done by adding a CircularIgnore.json file in the root directory of your project and specifying the paths to ignore.

Getting Started

To get started with the Circular Dependency Detector, simply install the extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace. Once installed, it will automatically start checking for circular dependencies in your code.

To ignore specific paths, create a CircularIgnore.json file in the root directory of your project. This file should contain an array of paths to ignore. For example:

 [
        "directory1/subdirectory1",
        "directory2/subdirectory2",
        "directory3"
]

In this example, directory1/subdirectory1, directory2/subdirectory2, and directory3 are the directories to ignore. These paths are relative to the project root directory.

Maintaining a clean and efficient codebase is crucial for the success of any software project. With the Circular Dependency Detector for Visual Studio, you can easily identify and resolve circular dependencies, helping to keep your code clean, manageable, and efficient. Try it today and see the difference it can make in your coding workflow!