Rules Category

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The table below provides a detailed description of each predefined rule in the Workflow Analyzer. Click here to learn more about managing and customizing the rules.

Category	Code	Rule Name	Description
Naming Convention	DE-NMG-001	Variables Naming Convention	Ensures variable names follow defined naming standards (e.g., camelCase, descriptive names) for consistency and readability.
	DE-NMG-002	Arguments Naming Convention	Validates that input/output arguments adhere to naming standards (e.g., in_, out_, io_) for clarity in direction and usage.
	DE-NMG-003	Display Name Duplication	Flags activities sharing the same display name, improving debugging and workflow clarity.
	DE-NMG-004	Variable Length Exceeded	Warns if variable names exceed the 30-character limit (modifiable in settings).
	DE-NMG-005	Argument Length Exceeded	Flags arguments exceeding the default 30-character limit for improved readability.
	DE-NMG-006	Variables Overrides Argument	Ensures variable and argument names are unique to avoid confusion during debugging.
	DE-NMG-007	Arguments Default Values	Ensures arguments have default values defined for flexibility and reusability in workflows.
Design Best Practices	DE-DBP-001	High Arguments Count	Warns when argument count exceeds best practice thresholds; configurable in settings.
	DE-DBP-002	Empty Catch Block	Detects empty Catch blocks that can hide errors and hinder debugging.
	DE-DBP-003	Empty Workflow	Identifies workflows containing empty sequences, flowcharts, or state machines.
	DE-DBP-004	Hardcoded Timeouts & Delays	Flags hardcoded timeouts exceeding recommended limits defined in settings.
	DE-DBP-005	Undefined Output Properties	Ensures all activity outputs are assigned to variables to avoid data loss.
	DE-DBP-006	Multiple Flowchart Layers	Flags excessive flowchart layers for improved readability and maintainability.
	DE-DBP-009	Open Application Misusage	Recommends using Open Web Browser instead of Launch Application for browsers.
	DE-DBP-010	Stop Activity Placement	Ensures “GetStopStatus” is properly placed at workflow start or end for control.
Solution Anatomy Rules	DE-ANA-001	Solution Workflow Count	Reports the total workflows in the solution, including invoked ones.
	DE-ANA-002	File Activities Stats	Provides workflow-level activity usage statistics for analysis.
	DE-ANA-003	SkipOnError True	Highlights activities where “Skip On Error” is True to avoid unnoticed issues.
	DE-ANA-004	List OCR/Image Activities	Lists OCR/Image Automation activities for review and optimization.
Maintainability Rule	DE-MNR-001	Unreachable Activities	Identifies disconnected or commented-out activities in workflows.
	DE-MNR-002	Redundant Sequences	Flags unnecessary nested sequences to simplify workflows.
	DE-MNR-003	Empty Sequence	Detects unused or empty sequence containers.
	DE-MNR-004	Write Line Usage	Identifies Write Line activities that should be removed before publishing.
	DE-MNR-005	Incomplete IF	Flags incomplete or empty IF statements to prevent logic errors.
	DE-MNR-006	Activity Name Default	Detects default activity names; recommends descriptive naming for clarity.
	DE-MNR-007	Deeply Nested Activities	Flags workflows exceeding activity nesting thresholds for readability.
	DE-MNR-008	Repeated Log Messages	Identifies duplicate log messages to ensure clean and meaningful logging.
	DE-MNR-009	Nested If Clauses	Flags workflows with excessive nested Ifs for better maintainability.
Usage	DE-USG-001	Hardcoded Activity Properties	Detects hardcoded activity properties that should use variables or configs.
	DE-USG-002	Unused Variables	Flags declared but unused variables in workflows.
	DE-USG-003	Unused Dependencies	Detects installed but unused packages in the solution.
	DE-USG-004	Minimum Log Messages	Ensures at least one Write Log activity is used for traceability.
	DE-USG-006	Check Stop Activity	Checks for the GetStopStatus activity to manage controlled process stops.
Security	DE-SEC-001	Secure String Argument Usage	Flags SecureString arguments to ensure proper sensitive data handling.
	DE-SEC-002	Secure String Variable Usage	Identifies improper use of secure string variables outside allowed contexts.
	DE-SEC-003	Secure String Misusage	Detects sensitive data passed as plain text; recommends secure alternatives.
	DE-SEC-004	App/URL Restriction	Identifies restricted apps/URLs to prevent unauthorized automation.
	DE-SEC-005	ExecuteBy Email Data	Flags hardcoded email addresses in ExecuteBy properties to avoid exposure.
Reliability	DE-REL-001	Infinite Loop	Identifies potential infinite loops by checking self-connecting or unending nodes.

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