Ensuring consistency and preventing bugs with static code analysis
Static code analysis is a well-known method for evaluating code to identify code violations and patterns that can lead to bugs. This analysis is performed without actually running the code, hence the term “static.” It is a powerful tool that helps improve code quality during the compilation stage. It is sometimes referred to as a linter because it reports issues based on a set of rules known as lint rules. IDEs often highlight, or lint, problematic code lines. So, in this context, when we use the terms analyzer or linter, we are referring to the same thing, even though there is a technical difference between the two.
The Dart SDK includes another handy tool called the Dart analyzer, which performs static code analysis. Like dart format, you can use it in various environments. It is integrated into many popular IDEs and can also be used as a CLI command using dart analyze, for example, on a Continuous...
