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[SpreeTree]

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has any specific recommendations for a C++ Lint program.

It needs to be run off the command line, if possible have .net integration (I know that ones pushing it), and ideally be free or at least have a 30-60 day trial period.

It needs to be able to recurse multiple directories, as our code tends to be factored off into multiple folder paths, and (if possible) generate a build error if serious problems occur (not sure on that last one, but as with Unit Testing libs, it's nice for a build to be flagged as failed if the program bails).

Thanks
Spree

[kusma]

The only free/cheap solution i know about is splint, http://www.splint.org/

[SamuraiCrow]

From the Splint FAQ page:

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Does Splint handle C++?

No, Splint does not check C++ code. We don't have the resources (or the research justification) to build a C++ front end, but if you are interested in building a C++ front end the source code is available, and I will certainly be willing to help.

[SpreeTree]

So close yet so far then... It's looking more like I'm going to be shelling out for a 'proper' version and requesting refunds if it doesn't live up to what I need.

If there is no 'free' versions out there, does anyone have any links to decent reviews of the various lint applications out there?

Spree