Credo.Check.Refactor.PerceivedComplexity (Credo v1.5.0) View Source

This check has a base priority of 0 and works with any version of Elixir.

Explanation

Cyclomatic complexity is a software complexity metric closely correlated with coding errors.

If a function feels like it's gotten too complex, it more often than not also has a high CC value. So, if anything, this is useful to convince team members and bosses of a need to refactor parts of the code based on "objective" metrics.

Configuration parameters

Use the following parameters to configure this check:

  • max_complexity: The maximum cyclomatic complexity a function should have.

    Defaults to 9

Like with all checks, general params can be applied.

Parameters can be configured via the .credo.exs config file.

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Functions

Returns the Cyclomatic Complexity score for the block inside the given AST, which is expected to represent a function or macro definition.

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Returns the Cyclomatic Complexity score for the block inside the given AST, which is expected to represent a function or macro definition.

iex> {:def, [line: 1],
...>   [
...>     {:first_fun, [line: 1], nil},
...>     [do: {:=, [line: 2], [{:x, [line: 2], nil}, 1]}]
...>   ]
...> } |> Credo.Check.Refactor.CyclomaticComplexity.complexity_for
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