Question 1

How to integrate escomplex into a CI/CD pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Use escomplex programmatically in Node.js scripts to analyze code during builds; output metrics as JSON for reporting tools. You'll need to handle AST parsing first, possibly with espree or acorn, and may integrate with task runners like Grunt via related projects.

Question 2

escomplex vs plato: which is better for code quality analysis?

Accepted Answer

escomplex is a library focused on raw metrics and AST analysis, ideal for custom integrations, while plato builds on it to provide visual reports. Choose escomplex for programmatic control, but plato for out-of-the-box visualization and historical tracking.

Question 3

What does the maintainability index mean in escomplex results?

Accepted Answer

It's a single score indicating how easy code is to maintain, with higher values better; escomplex offers an option to rebase it on a 0-100 scale via newmi. Refer to the linked METRICS.md for detailed formulas and interpretation.

Question 4

Does escomplex support ES6 import/export syntax?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't explicitly state support for ES6 modules; it focuses on CommonJS/AMD dependencies in analysis. You might need to ensure your AST parser handles modern syntax, and dependency analysis may not fully cover ES6 imports.

Question 5

How to customize cyclomatic complexity calculations in escomplex?

Accepted Answer

Pass options like logicalor, switchcase, forin, and trycatch to the analyse function to tweak what contributes to complexity. For example, set forin to true to include for...in loops, as detailed in the options section.

Question 6

Is escomplex still actively maintained?

Accepted Answer

Based on README badges like Travis CI and Snyk, it appears maintained, but the last significant update isn't clear. Check the GitHub repository for recent commits or issues to confirm current activity, as tools can become stale.

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