Unused Variable Definition

Definition:

• A defined variable or in parameter is not read before it becomes undefined.

Also Known As:

• DU Data Flow Anomaly

Code Example:

function f ( in integer i , out integer j ) {
  var integer k := 1;
  j := 1;
}

References:

Quality attributes

• - Code Example

• - Cause and Effect

• - Frequency

• - Refactoring

• An approach to quality engineering of TTCN-3 test specifications

• Pattern-based Smell Detection in TTCN-3 Test Suites

• Utilising Code Smells to Detect Quality Problems in TTCN-3 Test Suites