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The Essential Static Analysis Tool for .NET Code Quality

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What is NDepend?

NDepend is a leading static analysis solution tailored for .NET development teams seeking to elevate their code quality and maintainability. The platform enables continuous monitoring of code health by providing comprehensive reporting on technical debt, code smells, architecture, regression, and trends.

This tool integrates seamlessly with all major .NET IDEs, CI/CD systems, and DevOps platforms, offering features like customizable quality gates, in-depth dependency visualization, technical debt tracking, and the import of Roslyn Analyzer and R# Code Inspection results. NDepend generates actionable reports within seconds, making it a fast and insightful addition to any developer workflow—whether for code review, legacy modernization, or ongoing quality assurance.

Features

  • Static Code Analysis: Automated in-depth inspection of .NET codebases.
  • Customizable Quality Gates: Define and enforce criteria before commits or releases.
  • Advanced Dependency Graph: Visualize complex relationships and dependencies within code.
  • Trend Charts and Metrics: Monitor code health over time using tailored metrics.
  • Technical Debt Estimation: Measure and track codebase debt from baseline onward.
  • Integration with DevOps/CI Platforms: Compatible with all major .NET IDEs and CI/CD workflows.
  • Fast Report Generation: Produces detailed web reports in seconds.
  • Import Roslyn and R# Analysis: Incorporate external analyzer results for unified monitoring.
  • Legacy Code Management: Streamlines modernization and quality improvement of existing code.
  • Coverage and Regression Analysis: Identify what needs more tests and recent regressions.

Use Cases

  • Enforcing code quality standards in enterprise .NET development.
  • Performing in-depth code reviews with actionable insights.
  • Monitoring technical debt and improvements across sprints.
  • Modernizing and maintaining legacy .NET codebases.
  • Visualizing architectural changes and code dependencies.
  • Importing and consolidating issues from Roslyn and R# analyzers.
  • Automating PASS/FAIL quality checks during CI builds.
  • Generating reports for stakeholders or compliance auditing.

FAQs

  • Which .NET platforms does NDepend support?
    NDepend supports analysis of all .NET versions including .NET 9.0, 8.0, 7.0, .NET Core, .NET Framework 4.x, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Xamarin, Unity, and UWP applications across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Can NDepend be integrated with DevOps and CI/CD platforms?
    Yes, NDepend integrates with Azure DevOps, TFS, GitHub Actions, and all other major CI/CD platforms to automate quality checks within development pipelines.
  • Does NDepend help with legacy code modernization?
    NDepend provides advanced analytics and visualization to help teams efficiently update, refactor, and improve legacy .NET codebases.
  • What kind of reports does NDepend generate?
    NDepend generates detailed web reports featuring code metrics, dependencies, quality issues, coverage, regressions, and trend charts, suitable for both developers and management.

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