Error Prone is a static analysis tool for Java that catches common programming mistakes at compile-time.
Error Prone:
- hooks into your standard build, so all developers run it without thinking.
- tells you about mistakes immediately after they’re made.
- produces suggested fixes, allowing you to build tooling on it.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/google/error-prone
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Developer: Google Inc
License: Apache License 2.0
Error Prone is written in Java. Learn Java with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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