FLinesOfCode.qhelp

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<overview>
<p>This metric measures the number of lines of code in each file. Files with a large number of 
lines can be difficult to understand. They can also cause problems with version control systems by 
increasing the likelihood that two developers work on the same file at once. A large number of 
lines of code in a single file can be an indication that the file suffers from poor code 
organization.</p>

</overview>
<recommendation>
<p>If the file has been automatically generated by a tool then it is generally best to leave it as 
it is, even if it is very long.</p>

<p>If the file contains multiple classes they should be moved into separate files, especially if 
they are unrelated.</p>

<p>If the file contains nested classes they could be put in separate files by turning the class 
they are contained in into a partial class.</p>

<p>If the main class in a file is too big then consideration should be given as to whether it can be 
refactored into smaller classes.</p>

</recommendation>
<references>

  <li>MSDN. C# Programming Guide. <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/wa80x488%28VS.80%29.aspx">Partial Class Definitions</a>.</li>
  <li>Martin Fowler. <em>Refactoring</em>. Addison-Wesley. 1999.</li>

</references>
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