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Overview

CodeAnt AI’s Dead Code Detection feature helps you clean up your codebase by identifying unused and redundant code. This is particularly useful for maintaining large codebases, improving code quality, and preventing potential errors.

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Key Features

  • Comprehensive Detection: Identify dead classes, methods, imports, and variables.
  • Unused Exports and Files: Detect unused exports and files to streamline your codebase.
  • Multi-Language Support: Currently supports Python and JavaScript, with Java and Go coming soon.
  • Autofixing: Automatic removal of dead code (coming soon).

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How It Works

  1. Select Repository: Choose the repository you want to analyze for dead code.
  2. Run Analysis: Initiate the dead code detection process to scan the entire repository.
  3. Review Results: Receive a detailed report highlighting all detected dead code components.

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Benefits

  • Clean Codebase: Maintain a clean and efficient codebase by removing unnecessary code.
  • Improved Performance: Enhance the performance and readability of your code by eliminating dead code.
  • Error Prevention: Reduce the risk of errors by identifying and removing redundant code.

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Demo

For a detailed use case and step-by-step guide on how to utilize the dead code detection feature, check out our demo. The demo provides a comprehensive walkthrough, showing you how to select a repository, run the analysis, and interpret the results effectively.