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A: Why static code analyzers such as SonarQube indicate a high code complexity for switch statements? I would skip the theoretical part of actually computing the cyclomatic complexity of a switch statement and mention that it can see as a bunch of `if` statements. Since each `if` adds to the complexity, the higher the number of `case`s, the higher the complexity. While a simple switch such as the ... (more) |
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Why static code analyzers such as SonarQube indicate a high code complexity for switch statements? During a presentation of a pipeline configuration, a colleague showed a SonarQube integration and one of its reports. A warning was caused by overrunning the max value for the code complexity threshold in a function containing a fairly large switch statement. Why are switch statements considered t... (more) |
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| Comment | Post #285829 |
I agree and I will wait for a few days for other feedback before adding a line to the on-topic list. (more) |
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Should we allow questions about software quality assurance? I would like to ask a question about the pros/cons of using a library or more generally a way of assertion of complex data models. This is more related to testing than it is to actual coding, but it is certainly tied to writing code. I am wondering if we should allow such questions in our comm... (more) |
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Migrating HTML strings to a more secure alternative Our team will have to migrate an old application to use a new tech stack. One of the features involves the usage of HTML editors which serialized the content as HTML and I am able to see valid HTML in the database for those fields. The HTML editor is quite limited (text formatting, links, but no s... (more) |
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| Edit | Post #285784 | Question closed | — | about 3 years ago |
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Rationale of using database-level transactions inside a store procedure when application layer already manages a transaction One of the legacy applications my team has to maintain has almost always this pattern for dealing with data modification: ```c# try { // get the connection // begin transaction // optional execution of some changes // optional call stored procedure // optional execution of o... (more) |
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| Comment | Post #285800 |
@#8176 I have used "branch prediction" in this case. Your answer already has +4 and I can make amendments to the on-topic/off-topic section as feedback comes. (more) |
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| Comment | Post #285800 |
I have already integrated your feedback in the What type of questions can I ask here? section as it provides a good explanation about what is on-topic and what is not. Thanks. (more) |
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| Comment | Post #285799 |
I remember working on a project where the initial devs defined explicit mappings for all the members, including the ones that were identical between the mapped models. The final code was way larger than using simple assignments. (more) |
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A: What are the disadvantages of using auto mapper libraries? Based on my experience auto-mapping has some drawbacks: - "find all references" not working as expected - anyone relying on the "find all references" functionality or similar will miss the implicit assignments happening only at runtime due to automapping - property rename - if any of the proper... (more) |
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What are the disadvantages of using auto mapper libraries? I have noticed that lots of projects (both in real-world and within online courses) use Automapper to map domain models to view models, API models. The main advantage seems to be convenience by removing the need for lots of assignments when dealing with models with lots of properties. However, ... (more) |
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In the current development context (2020+), is there any reason to use database triggers? I have not used a database trigger in years in the projects of the teams I have worked in, but I have seen them being used by other teams. Back in 2009, it seemed like a heated debate, but I am wondering if they are useful anymore for modern software applications. By modern software application... (more) |
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When stored procedures are preferred over application layer code? []()A person I used to work with several years ago was hired to rewrite a product using a .NET-based modern tech stack. One of the aspects that stroke me was that he believes that the product should mostly rely on stored procedures and less on the ORM (e.g. Entity Framework). I have also heard this a... (more) |
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| Comment | Post #285735 |
@#8049 Done. It makes more sense as you mentioned. Thanks. (more) |
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| Edit | Post #285739 | Initial revision | — | about 3 years ago |
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A: Should we allow UI/UX questions in our community? Yes I would allow UI/UX questions with some limitations. Examples: - on topic - UI/UX questions related to an interface that also involves some programming (e.g. web interfaces) - offtopic - questions about choosing fonts for banners or graffiti, color to be used in some ads etc. (more) |
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Should we allow UI/UX questions in our community? []()A significant fraction of software developers also needs to make some UI/UX-related decisions. I am wondering if we should such questions in the Software Development community. Based on feedback for this question, I have updated []()What type of questions can I ask here?. (more) |
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| Comment | Post #285569 |
@#36363 Questions not about code are OK, as long as they are close to the development process. Example: https://software.codidact.com/posts/285389. Here I am not providing any code and neither do the answers. However, I am speaking about specific implementation details, not just a rough idea. (more) |
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