Understanding Class Coupling with Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate

Version: 1.1.0

Description

Understanding the relationship between classes on a new code project can be difficult. In this lab, you'll use the new DGML diagrams in Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate to drill down into an existing code base and figure how types are related.

Overview

Understanding the relationship between classes on a new code project can be difficult. In this lab, you'll use the new DGML diagrams in Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate to drill down into an existing code base and figure out how types are related.

System Requirements

In order to complete this lab you will need the Visual Studio 2010 virtual machine provided by Microsoft. For more information on acquiring and using this virtual machine, please see this blog post.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that you complete the “Code Discovery using Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate Architecture Tools” lab before exploring this lab.

Exercises

This Hands-On Lab comprises the following exercises:

  1. Introduction to Class Dependency Graphs
  2. Discovering Circular References

Estimated time to complete this lab: 30 minutes.

Next Step

Exercise 1: Introduction to Class Dependency Graphs