Advanced Code Analysis and Refactoring

This chapter elevates our skills by focusing on advanced code analysis and refactoring techniques in Visual Studio 2022.

Understanding the fundamentals of code analysis, particularly through the lens of static code analysis powered by Roslyn, lays a robust foundation for identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring code correctness. Moreover, with built-in IntelliCode, which harnesses machine learning to optimize code bases, you’ll learn how to enhance maintainability and scalability effectively.

Beyond these foundational concepts, we’ll also delve into the importance of code metrics, providing invaluable insights into evaluating the maintainability and security postures of your projects. By using these metrics, you’ll gain the strategic foresight required to make informed decisions and enact targeted enhancements to your code base.

Throughout this chapter, I’ll illustrate these concepts with real-world code review...