clang-tidy
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Visitclang-tidy vs SwiftLint
What both publish
| Fact | clang-tidy | SwiftLint |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Checks can be selected with comma-separated positive and negative globs, and configuration can be read from a .clang-tidy file. | File inclusions and exclusions can be configured in a `.swiftlint.yml` configuration file. |
| License | The LLVM project states that its code is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License with LLVM exceptions. | The GitHub repository identifies SwiftLint as MIT licensed. |
| Purpose | clang-tidy is a Clang-based C++ linter for diagnosing and fixing typical programming errors, including style violations, interface misuse, and bugs detectable by static analysis. | SwiftLint enforces Swift style and conventions based on rules generally accepted by the Swift community. |
clang-tidy plans
- clang-tidyFree
SwiftLint plans
- SwiftLintFree
Pick clang-tidy if…
clang-tidy suits C++ developers who want configurable linting and static analysis in a build or editor workflow. It also supports teams creating custom checks or analyzing CUDA source.
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.