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PolyglotPiranha vs ReSharper
Both stand on code refactoring tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose PolyglotPiranha if you need rule-driven structural cleanup, particularly for stale feature flags, and can configure or write the rules your code requires. Look elsewhere if you need prebuilt support for a cleanup the project does not cover or support for additional languages.
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ReSharper combines code quality analysis with editing, navigation, refactoring, and development utilities. Confirm the editor, SDK, and licence requirements that apply to your setup.
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| PolyglotPiranha | ReSharper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | ReSharper: $389 per user a year |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | jetbrains.com |
| On code refactoring tools | #13 of 22 | #9 of 22 |
PolyglotPiranha: what it does well
- Includes cleanup rules for seven listed target languages.
- Can chain interdependent rules into graphs.
- Dry runs prevent in-place rewriting.
- Available as a Python library and command-line tool.
- Licensed under Apache 2.0.
What to know first
- Some cleanups require users to write their own rules.
- The repository says it likely will not add languages beyond those used at Uber.
- The project is provided as is.
ReSharper: what it does well
- Analyzes several .NET-related languages as code is written.
- Includes solution-wide refactoring and code generation.
- Provides a unit test runner and debugging assistance.
- Free non-commercial C# support in compatible editors.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What to know first
- VS Code edition requires .NET SDK 6.0 or later.
- Trial lasts 30 days after installation.
- Continued use requires a licence after the trial.
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