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This Code Is CRAP (2011)

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Summary

A user praises Crap4J, an old Java code quality tool, for effectively identifying "dangerous" code without false positives, unlike other coverage tools. They note its age and incompatibility with Java 7, urging for updates.

  • Crap4J is highlighted for identifying "dangerous" Java code effectively.
  • It's praised for avoiding false positives common in other code coverage tools.
  • The tool has not been updated for years and doesn't support Java 7.
  • The author suggests that simple getters/setters don't require explicit tests.

Engineers maintaining legacy Java projects might find this relevant for historical context on code quality tools and their evolution.

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