Checkstyle
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VisitCheckstyle vs SwiftLint
What both publish
| Fact | Checkstyle | SwiftLint |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Users can choose supplied Google Java Style, Sun Conventions, OpenJDK Style, or Doc Style configurations, or create their own. | File inclusions and exclusions can be configured in a `.swiftlint.yml` configuration file. |
| Distribution | The latest release is available from GitHub releases or Maven Central, and the site documents a standalone all-in-one JAR. | The project documents installation through Homebrew, CocoaPods, Mint, Bazel, Swift Package Manager, prebuilt packages, and source builds. |
| License | The project license is LGPL-2.1-or-later. | The GitHub repository identifies SwiftLint as MIT licensed. |
| Purpose | Checkstyle analyzes Java source code against configurable rules to help teams enforce coding standards. | SwiftLint enforces Swift style and conventions based on rules generally accepted by the Swift community. |
Checkstyle plans
- CheckstyleFree
SwiftLint plans
- SwiftLintFree
Pick Checkstyle if…
Checkstyle suits programmers and teams writing Java to a coding standard. It is useful for projects that want configurable checks integrated into command-line, build, IDE, or CI workflows.
Pick SwiftLint if…
SwiftLint suits developers and teams who want to check Swift code against configurable style rules within their editor, build, or CI workflows. It is intended for valid, compilable Swift source.