Static code analysis in Kotlin — tools overview
Summary
The article surveys three Kotlin static analysis tools (Detekt, Diktat, and Ktlint) and compares their capabilities for ordering methods and enforcing code quality. It explains how each tool works under the hood via PSI/AST, evaluates their shareability, performance, and ease of configuration, and provides a sample Detekt custom rule for method visibility ordering. The author concludes that ktlint remains the best fit for most teams, with Detekt useful for targeted quality concerns, and shares practical guidance for implementing custom rules.