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ST-USG-005 - Hardcoded Activity Properties

Rule ID: ST-USG-005

Scope: Activity

Description​

The rule checks whether activity properties received hardcoded values. By default, it checks the following activities: State Machine, and State.

Recommendation​

Avoid using hardcoded values for activity properties. Use default activity property values, variables and/or arguments as much as possible for keeping your process robust and dynamic.

Modifying the Rule​

In the Project Settings window, select the Workflow Analyzer tab. Find the rule and select the rule, as in the image below:

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You can edit the following options:

  • Include Activities: Add activity namespaces to the default list, separated by a comma.
  • Exclude Activities: Add activity namespaces that should be excluded, separated by a comma.
  • Include Properties: Add activity properties, separated by a comma.
  • Exclude Properties: Add activity properties that should be excluded, separated by a comma.
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    To scan all activities or properties, clear the list, and then add only the asterisk * wildcard character.

Reset to Default​

By default, it checks the following activities: System.Activities.Statements.StateMachine,System.Activities.Statements.State.

To reset the value to default right-click the rule in the Project Settings window, and then click Reset to default.