Question 1

How to disable a specific Code Cracker analyzer in my project?

Accepted Answer

You can suppress analyzers by editing the .editorconfig file or using rule sets in Visual Studio. Each analyzer has a diagnostic ID (e.g., CC0003) that can be set to 'None' severity or ignored via #pragma warnings in code.

Question 2

Code Cracker vs ReSharper for C# code analysis?

Accepted Answer

Code Cracker is free, open-source, and focuses on Roslyn-based analyzers with native VS integration, while ReSharper is a commercial tool offering broader refactoring and real-time assistance. Code Cracker is lighter but may have fewer features and slower updates.

Question 3

Does Code Cracker work with .NET 6 or later projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since it's built on Roslyn, it supports any .NET version using the Roslyn compiler, including .NET 6+. Install the NuGet package (codecracker.CSharp) into your project, and ensure you're using a compatible Visual Studio version.

Question 4

How to contribute a new code fix to Code Cracker?

Accepted Answer

Fork the repository, follow the contribution guidelines in the README—including writing tests, adhering to coding standards, and discussing with maintainers—then submit a pull request. Start with 'up-for-grabs' issues to ease into the project.

Question 5

What's the performance impact of Code Cracker on build times?

Accepted Answer

Analyzers run during compilation, so build times may increase slightly, especially in large projects. The README doesn't provide benchmarks, but you can mitigate this by disabling less critical analyzers or using them only in development.

Question 6

How to integrate Code Cracker with Azure DevOps pipelines?

Accepted Answer

Add the NuGet package to your project, and analyzers will run during builds if enabled. For reporting, use the SonarQube plugin mentioned in the README to centralize results, or parse build logs for warnings and errors.

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