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Why AST Metrics?

TL;DR

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AST Metrics goes beyond simple linting. It uses Abstract Syntax Trees (AST) and Component Graphs to analyze your code from a mathematical perspective.

From Code to Insights

By analyzing the relationships between every file, class, and function, AST Metrics extracts the general architecture of your project. It allows you to step back and see the big picture.

It helps you answer critical questions:

  • Architecture: Is my code structured as I expect? Are there hidden dependencies?
  • Risk: Which parts of the code are most likely to break?
  • Coupling: How entangled are my components?

How it works

  1. Parse: It reads your source code and builds an AST for each file.
  2. Graph: It connects all components (classes, functions) to build a dependency graph.
  3. Analyze: It applies graph theory and mathematical models to find patterns, clusters, and anomalies.

AST Metrics Report

Also available as a CLI tool

AST Metrics can also be used directly in your terminal for quick analysis or CI/CD pipelines.

CLI application

Key Benefits

  • Language-agnostic: Works with PHP, Python, Go, Java, and more.
  • Standalone: No complex setup, databases, or servers required. Just a single binary.
  • Fast: Written in Go for high performance on large codebases.