FxCop Integrator is a specialized Visual Studio extension designed by Shou Takenaka that bridges the gap between standalone Microsoft FxCop tools and the Visual Studio 2010 Integrated Development Environment (IDE). It allows developers using non-premium editions of Visual Studio 2010 (such as Professional) to execute advanced, automated code analysis and review code health metrics without needing expensive Visual Studio Premium or Ultimate licenses. Core Capabilities and Features
The 2.0 RTW version of the extension provides several major enhancements to streamline software development workflows:
Tool Synchronization: Seamlessly integrates standalone FxCop (versions 1.36 or 10.0) and the Microsoft Code Metrics PowerTool 10.0 directly into the IDE interface.
Automated MSBuild Injection: Provides native MSBuild tasks to execute background code analysis automatically every time a compilation or build is triggered.
Result Filtering: Built-in logic filters out irrelevant warnings triggered by WinForms designers, entity frameworks, or other auto-generated code, focusing strictly on user-written logic.
Batch & Granular Analysis: Allows developers to run deep inspections at a multi-project solution scale down to individual code files.
Inline Suppressions: Provides context menu helpers to effortlessly insert [SuppressMessage] attributes into source files to silence specific false positives.
Data Exporting: Supports outputting entire code analysis violation reports directly to CSV files for external analysis or team review. How FxCop Evaluates Your Code
FxCop operates as a static bytecode analyzer. Unlike syntax tools that scan text files, FxCop reads your compiled .NET assemblies (.dll or .exe) using introspection and reflection. It evaluates the compiled binaries against hundreds of built-in structural design rules derived from Microsoft’s official .NET Framework Design Guidelines.
The rules check your application for compliance across several essential categories: Description / Focus Naming Conventions
Checks casing rules (PascalCase, camelCase) and spelling of types, methods, and parameters. Library Design
Ensures proper object-oriented structures, secure visibility scopes, and proper disposal implementations. Performance
Detects unnecessary memory allocations, box/unbox operations, and unoptimized loop operations. Security
Identifies potential vulnerabilities such as weak encryption, unsafe deserialization, or open SQL injections. Interoperability & Portability
Scans for proper COM interop handling and checks assumptions that break cross-platform functionality. Key Workflow Advantages
Using an external automation extension like FxCop Integrator inside Visual Studio 2010 offers significant advantages over standard setups:
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1 Comment. Add a comment. Boris Callens. Boris Callens Over a year ago. sounds interesting. Might suggest this to my boss. 2008- Stack Overflow
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