Re: [boost] Vera++

From: David Bergman (David.Bergman_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-10-01 11:29:11

I think it is appalling that such a whining creature - nagging and  
nagging for 300k lines - should carry a woman's name.

/David

On Oct 1, 2007, at 8:49 AM, Maciej Sobczak wrote:

> Paul A Bristow wrote:
>
>>> http://www.inspirel.com/vera/
>
>>> http://www.inspirel.com/vera/ce/demo.html
>>
>> This looks an *excellent* aid to code consistency.
>
> Yes, this is one of the targets.
>
>> When will we see version 2 - that actually edits source to  
>> conform ;-))
>
> No need for version 2, actually - Vera++ can also transform code.
> Most of the rules have simple corrections than can be automated. For
> example, there is a rule that forbids trailing whitespace.
> Interestingly, there is also a transformation that removes them.  
> Simple.
>
> The problem is that not all rules can have such straightforward
> corrective actions. For example, the rule that forbids identifiers
> composed of only 'l' and 'O' characters has no reasonable corrective
> action other than the human developer just coming up with better  
> names.
>
> In any case, your suggestions in all these areas are highly welcome.
>
> -- 
> Maciej Sobczak * www.msobczak.com * www.inspirel.com
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