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PMD is an extensible, cross-language static code analyzer that detects common programming flaws such as unused variables, empty catch blocks, and unnecessary object creation. It supports over 16 languages including Java, Apex, JavaScript, and Kotlin, and includes a copy-paste detector (CPD) for finding duplicated code across many file types.
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en.wikipedia.org shapes more of what AI says about PMD than any other source, at 19% of its citations.
debugg.ai · pmd.github.io · code-quality.io · codeant.ai
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