Engineering teams recognize the importance of adhering to coding standards and best practices to improve code quality, ensure consistency, and enhance security. However, it’s easier said than done ;-) Relying solely on manual enforcement of these guidelines can be slow and error-prone. That’s why I embarked on a journey to automate the application of coding standards and best practices.

This session will explore the benefits and strategies of automating these checks within our development process. By leveraging powerful tools such as ErrorProne, ArchUnit, Zally, OpenRewrite, and Renovate, we can streamline the code review process and catch potential issues early. This automation reduces manual effort and significantly improves the overall reliability of the code.

We will showcase real-life examples of how automation has transformed our development workflow, leading to faster feedback cycles and increased developer productivity. Additionally, we’ll address common challenges and considerations when integrating these automation tools into the development pipeline. We’ll explore strategies for customizing and tuning these tools to align them with our team’s specific requirements and coding standards.

Learn from our experiences and gain practical insights that can revolutionize your approach to code quality and consistency in your projects. Join us as we unlock the potential of automation and elevate your engineering practices to new heights.