DEAD_CODE.md

Pattern: Unreachable code

Issue: -

Description

Unreachable code can never be executed because there exists no control flow path to the code from the rest of the program. It is generally considered undesirable for a number of reasons, including increased code size and increased time and effort for maintenance. Consider deleting unused code to resolve this issue.

Example of incorrect code:

void f(int x) {
  return;
  print('debug: $x');
}

Example of correct code:

void f(int x) {
  print('debug: $x');
}

Further Reading

• SourceMaking - Dead Code