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Credo Evolutions with René Föhring - EMx 238

Jan 24, 2024

Dive into the world of Credo with René Föhring as they discuss configuring checks, efficiency, community impact, and the importance of metrics. Explore the evolution of Credo, the significance of documentation, and the balance between rules and team needs in this dynamic conversation.

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René Föhring

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Quick takeaways

Credo in Elixir aids code quality management by offering customizable checks for tailored project needs.

Balancing quantitative impact metrics with qualitative aspects like documentation quality is vital for Credo's evolution.

Deep dives

Introduction to Krito and its Purpose

Krito is a static analysis tool for Elixir programming, identifying refactoring opportunities and code readability issues. Renee, the creator, was prompted by Jose's tweet on the need for more informative guidance in linting tools. Krito's consistency checks ensure adherence to project guidelines, developed out of a frustration with traditional linters lacking rationale in feedback. Started eight years ago, Krito's journey emphasizes improving code quality through informative analysis.

Introduction

6min

Optimizing Static Analysis Tools for Code Quality in Elixir

10min

Reflections on Complexity, Tool Development, and Learning from Predecessors

4min

Reflections on Building Krato and Enhancing Documentation Tools

16min

Upcoming Workshops and Membership Benefits

2min

Discussion on Security Project, Hex Package, and Travel Plans

3min

René Föhring is the Head of Product at 5Minds, an open-source maintainer, and a conference speaker. They delve into a dynamic discussion centered around the intricacies of using Credo, a powerful static analysis tool for the Elixir programming language. Join them as they explore the balance between implementing rules and making informed decisions to suit a team's unique needs. The conversation also touches on configuring checks, the efficiency of Credo checks, recent updates and changes, the impact of community expectations on Credo's evolution, the value of metrics like cyclomatic complexity, and the significance of documentation in a project.
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