An Architecture Review of GC-Toolkit with SonarQube

The architecture review of Microsoft's GCToolkit, a project aimed at analyzing HotSpot Java garbage collection log files, reveals insights into its structural composition and opportunities for refinement. Utilizing SonarQube, the review identifies five modules within the project, highlighting the central role and complexity of the API module. Analysis suggests potential improvements by reorganizing the module structure to enhance modularity and clarity, particularly by separating tightly coupled and independent components into distinct modules. An exception in the dependency pattern, where a feedback loop exists between two components, suggests either an accidental reference or a misplacement, which needs resolution to prevent further architectural drift. The proposed refinement includes creating separate modules to maintain independence and reduce size discrepancies, ensuring a clearer and more manageable architecture, which would facilitate ongoing development and prevent unintentional dependency creation.