How can I measure coupling in my code?

How can I measure coupling in my code?

Measuring coupling involves assessing how closely connected different modules or classes are. You can use metrics like the number of dependencies, the strength of those dependencies, or tools that analyze your codebase.

What tools can I use to measure coupling?

There are several tools available, such as SonarQube, CodeScene, and NDepend. These tools provide visualizations and metrics to help you understand coupling.

What is the difference between tight and loose coupling?

Tight coupling means that components are highly dependent on each other, making changes difficult. Loose coupling allows components to interact with minimal dependencies, enhancing flexibility and maintainability.

Can you give an example of tight coupling?

Sure! If Class A directly instantiates Class B within its methods, they are tightly coupled. If Class A instead depends on an interface that Class B implements, that's an example of loose coupling.