Class variable usage

Reports the use of class variables. Class variables form a part of the global runtime state and make it easy to create hidden dependencies accidentally. This can make the system error-prone, and it is recommended to avoid using class variables.

Inspired by 'Reek Code Smells'

Locating this inspection

By ID

Can be used to locate inspection in e.g. Qodana configuration files, where you can quickly enable or disable it, or adjust its settings.

RubyClassVariableUsageInspection

Via Settings dialog

Path to the inspection settings via IntelliJ Platform IDE Settings dialog, when you need to adjust inspection settings directly from your IDE.

Settings or Preferences | Editor | Inspections | Ruby | Code style issues

Availability

By default bundled with: Qodana for Ruby 2024.1, RubyMine 2024.1,
Can be installed with plugin: Ruby, 241.SNAPSHOT

Last modified: 18 June 2024