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PMDpmd.github.ioPMD is an extensible, multi-language static code analyzer that finds common programming flaws in source code. It supports Java and Apex primarily, plus many other languages, includes over 400 built-in rules, and features CPD for copy-paste/duplicate code detection. PMD can be extended with custom rules and integrates via plugins with Maven, Gradle, Eclipse, IntelliJ, and VS Code, using JavaCC and ANTLR to parse files into ASTs and apply rules.
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PMD: An open-source analyzer that scans uncompiled source code for common programming flaws, duplicate code, and excessive complexity.
PMD / Checkstyle / SpotBugs — Popular JVM-focused open-source options, with PMD being particularly oriented toward code smells and maintainability.
