PMD
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VisitPMD vs SwiftLint
What both publish
| Fact | PMD | SwiftLint |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in rules | PMD includes more than 400 built-in rules and supports custom rules written in Java or XPath. | SwiftLint includes over 200 rules, and opt-in rules are disabled by default. |
| License | The project identifies its license as BSD-style. | The GitHub repository identifies SwiftLint as MIT licensed. |
| Purpose | PMD is an extensible cross-language static code analyzer that finds common programming flaws. | SwiftLint enforces Swift style and conventions based on rules generally accepted by the Swift community. |
| Support | The project directs users to Stack Overflow for questions, GitHub issues for suspected bugs or requests, and Gitter for quick questions. | The maintainers ask users to support the project by contributing, reporting issues, and helping the community, and note that volunteer time is limited. |
PMD plans
- PMDFree
SwiftLint plans
- SwiftLintFree
Pick PMD if…
PMD suits developers and teams who want static checks across supported languages, custom rules, and duplicate-code detection. It can fit command-line, build-tool, and CI workflows, provided the required Java version is available.
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.