Java Code Analyzer

What does it do?

This extension will help pinpoint:

• missing comments in classes, methods, etc.
• suggest variable naming errors
• unused variables
• etc.

Why should I use it?

This extension runs static code analysis and can be useful for code review increasing code quality.

How do I run this extension?

• Install the extension
• Right click a .java file (from the repository tree)
• Select "Pinpoint Java Code Analysis" menu option
• You will be presented with pinpointed code showing possible issues
• There's a "Save" button that can be used to save pinpoint comments directly to the source (this creates a commit).

A modal dialog will inform you the analysis results and a commit will be made.

Demo video available.

Example output:

  /*** TODO: NoPackage All classes and interfaces must belong to a named package **/
  /*** TODO: CommentRequired headerCommentRequirement Required **/
  public class AllEvents extends AllComponents {

    ...
  }