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Static Code Analysis

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A static code analyzer building method call networks + sample applications
This article describes the operation of a method-based static code analyzer for .NET that constructs in-memory method call networks of compiled assemblies. You will also see a concrete application of static code analysis to generate a website providing easy insights on a sample application.
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