dependency-mapper

To find circular dependencies before refactoring, you can analyze your software architecture by visualizing module dependency graphs. This process identifies cyclical relationships and highlights modules violating the Stable Dependencies Principle to ensure structural health.

Robert C. Martin's package coupling metrics quantify architectural health by measuring module instability, abstractness, and distance from the main sequence. These metrics help assess adherence to architectural principles like Stable Dependencies and Stable Abstractions.

Yes, you can perform dependency analysis across various programming languages using language-specific detection approaches. The tool adapts its module detection logic to support diverse codebases without being restricted to a single framework.

You measure module instability and abstractness by computing package coupling metrics like Afferent Coupling and Efferent Coupling. These calculations quantify how strictly your modules adhere to the Stable Abstractions Principle.

The best way to visualize module dependencies for a major refactor is by generating text-based dependency graphs. This approach maps module relationships, making the hidden dependency structure visible and measurable for architectural improvements.