February 5, 2024
ManagedCode is committed to top-notch software development. We go beyond basic expectations to deliver high-quality, strong, and easy-to-maintain software. Quality code review and thorough testing are key to our success, making sure our software is fast, expandable, and secure.
Good code is crucial for business. Imagine investors facing a project with poor code, leading to delays, extra costs, and lost trust. We avoid these issues by using best practices and tools like NDepend, ensuring our projects are built on reliable, clean code. This keeps our work market-ready and upholds ManagedCode's standard of excellence.
NDepend plays a crucial role in our .NET projects at ManagedCode, seamlessly integrating with Visual Studio to enhance our developers' workflow. It supports our wide range of projects by accommodating various .NET versions.
With features like the Dependency Graph, NDepend offers a visual insight into code connections, aiding in addressing complex issues and clarifying software architecture. Quality Gates help us maintain high coding standards, ensuring our software remains consistent and reliable before it reaches the market.
The Technical Debt Estimation feature stands out by quantifying the cost of development shortcuts, emphasizing our focus on long-term project quality and maintainability. NDepend is more than a tool; it's a cornerstone of our commitment to delivering software that meets the high standards our clients expect from ManagedCode.
NDepend plays a crucial role in our .NET projects at ManagedCode, seamlessly integrating with Visual Studio to enhance our developers' workflow. It supports our wide range of projects by accommodating various .NET versions.
1. Initial Check: Every code piece starts with a first look. NDepend flags potential issues automatically, from small mistakes to big architectural problems. This step makes sure the code meets basic standards before we even start a detailed review.
2. In-Depth Analysis: After the initial check, we use NDepend's tools for a deeper dive. The Dependency Graph shows how code pieces connect, helping us spot and fix complex issues. With Quality Gates, we set clear rules for what good code looks like, covering everything from code complexity to how well it's tested.
3. Testing Review: We also look closely at test coverage. NDepend shows us what parts of the code are tested and which aren't, highlighting areas that might need more work to be reliable.
4. Final Check: The last step is a full review against our Quality Gates and any issues NDepend found. We only move the code to the main codebase after it passes all these checks.
With this approach, enhanced by NDepend, we make sure our code is not only good for now but also set up for long-term success.
At ManagedCode, we take the quality of our code very seriously. Using NDepend's Quality Gates is key to making sure our code lives up to our high standards. These gates act like checkpoints that code must clear before we include it in our main codebase.
Gates are rules or benchmarks set in NDepend that our code needs to meet. These could be about how complex the code is, how much of it is covered by tests, or whether it follows certain design patterns or coding guidelines.
For example, we might decide that any method in our code should have a complexity score of 10 or less. If any piece of code goes over this limit, it's automatically marked for a review. This way, we catch potential problems early and keep our project's quality high. This system also cuts down on the time we spend on manual code reviews and keeps our code quality consistently high across all our projects.
Where NDepend really helps is in our Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. It checks our codebase every time someone makes a commit or a merge request.
If a developer submits code, NDepend checks it against our Quality Gates. If the code is good, everything goes on as planned. But if there's a problem, the build stops, and the developer gets a report on what went wrong. This quick feedback loop helps us fix issues fast, speeding up our development and making sure only top-quality code gets through to our final product.
NDepend doesn't just tell us if code passes or fails; it gives us a detailed look at the code's quality. It shows us trends, points out where we might be building up technical debt, and suggests ways to improve. This kind of insight is crucial for managing our projects well and making strategic decisions to keep improving our work.
In short, NDepend's Quality Gates and its integration into our CI/CD process are fundamental to how we assure quality at ManagedCode. By making standard enforcement and quality checks part of our daily workflow, we make sure our projects always meet the high expectations of our clients.
ManagedCode has seen significant improvements in our projects by using NDepend effectively. Here are two examples where NDepend made a real difference:
We faced performance issues in a major project due to some complex methods. Using NDepend's CQLinq, we identified and refactored these methods, leading to better performance and easier maintenance.
A legacy system we worked on had become hard to manage due to its complex dependencies. NDepend's Dependency Graph helped us visualize and then refactor these dependencies, making the system more manageable and scalable.
These cases show how NDepend's tools can directly tackle challenges, leading to more efficient and high-quality software.
At ManagedCode, we use NDepend to proactively manage legacy code and technical debt. NDepend's features like Smart Technical Debt Estimation and trend monitoring are crucial in this process.
This feature helps us understand the cost of technical debt in our projects, allowing us to prioritize and address the most critical issues efficiently. It was particularly useful in a project with a decade-old financial system, where we could target and reduce technical debt effectively.
Keeping an eye on code quality trends helps us ensure our codebase improves over time. This ongoing evaluation is key in preventing new technical debt and maintaining the health of our projects.
These cases show how NDepend's tools can directly tackle challenges, leading to more efficient and high-quality software.
Boosting a Startup's SaaS Platform: We worked with a startup to enhance their SaaS platform's code quality. Using NDepend, we quickly identified key issues and provided actionable insights, which helped them improve their system's performance and speed up their launch.
We worked with a startup to enhance their SaaS platform's code quality. Using NDepend, we quickly identified key issues and provided actionable insights, which helped them improve their system's performance and speed up their launch.
In our open-source projects like Storage and Communication on GitHub, NDepend has been crucial in maintaining high code standards. It helped us eliminate unnecessary code and optimize performance, making these projects more efficient and contributor friendly.
For a client struggling with software delays and bugs, integrating NDepend into their development process was a game-changer. Automated quality checks and continuous analysis led to fewer bugs and faster development, significantly improving their team's productivity.
Through these experiences, NDepend has proven to be a versatile tool that not only improves our work at ManagedCode but also brings substantial benefits to our clients, enabling them to meet their development objectives more effectively.
ManagedCode recently helped a startup improve their application's code quality before a major investment round. Using NDepend, we quickly assessed their code, focusing on technical debt and complexity. Our insights helped them refine their codebase, boosting investor confidence by demonstrating a commitment to quality and scalability.
We use NDepend to ensure high quality in our open-source projects like Storage and Communication on GitHub. NDepend automates quality checks, helping us keep code clean and maintainable. In the Storage project, it highlighted unnecessary dependencies, allowing us to simplify and improve the code, making it more contributor friendly.
For a client plagued by delays and bugs, integrating NDepend streamlined their process. We implemented Quality Gates and trend analysis, giving the team immediate feedback and long-term code health insights. This new approach led to fewer bugs, faster delivery, and a significant boost in team productivity.
These stories highlight NDepend's role in enhancing project outcomes across different contexts, proving its value in ManagedCode's commitment to excellence in software development.
NDepend has been a game-changer for us at ManagedCode, enhancing our software quality and efficiency significantly. Here's how:
Improved Code Quality: NDepend helps us catch issues early, ensuring our code is robust and top-notch
Better Maintainability: With NDepend, our projects are easier to manage and update, thanks to reduced technical debt and complexity.
Skill Development: Our developers have grown with NDepend, learning best practices that elevate their work.
Our dedication to top-tier software is stronger than ever, with NDepend playing a crucial role. Check out our GitHub to see our projects and NDepend's impact. For a closer look at NDepend, visit their site. We recommend giving NDepend a try to boost your own code quality and workflow. Join us in striving for excellence in software development.
