DeadCodeFunction.qhelp

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<overview>
<p>This rule finds functions that are non-public, non-virtual and are never called. Dead functions are often deprecated pieces of code, and should be removed 
as they may increase object code size, decrease code comprehensibility, and create the possibility of misuse.</p>

<p>
<code>public</code> and <code>protected</code> functions are not considered by the check, as they could be part of the program's
API and could be used by external programs.
</p>

<include src="callGraphWarning.qhelp" />

</overview>
<recommendation>
<p>Consider removing the function.</p>

</recommendation>
<example><sample src="DeadCodeFunction.cpp" />





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