Java Code Review Tools

Today I gave a presentation to the team on java code review tools. I covered 2 tools in detail, PMD and Jupiter. while I was talking about them, I realized that both the tools can do with some improvements.

PMD

• Improved filtering to allow me to run the tool on selective files.

Jupiter

• Must let me view defects data in a more user friendly way. I want to be able to view all defects and then aply filters on them. The functionality is there but not in the way I want it.
• Must allow me to generate reports on defects metrics.
• The workflow is confusing (why should i choose a reviewer in the 'rework' phase ?). The process should be simplified.
• There should be a filtering icon in each view.

Note to self: Explore option of adding these features yourself.