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AVOID defining a class that contains only static members

Ensure that classes with only static members are converted to top-level functions or extensions. Avoid unnecessary class instantiation.

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Why this matters

If a class only contains static members, it should be converted into a top-level utility function or extension. This reduces unnecessary class instantiation and improves efficiency.

Bad vs. good

Side-by-side examples engineers can pattern-match during review.

Avoid

class DateUtils {
  static DateTime mostRecent(List<DateTime> dates) {
    return dates.reduce((a, b) => a.isAfter(b) ? a : b);
  }
}

class _Favorites {
  static const mammal = 'weasel';
}

Prefer

DateTime mostRecent(List<DateTime> dates) {
  return dates.reduce((a, b) => a.isAfter(b) ? a : b);
}

const _favoriteMammal = 'weasel';

More snippets

Bad

class DateUtils {
  static DateTime mostRecent(List<DateTime> dates) {
    return dates.reduce((a, b) => a.isAfter(b) ? a : b);
  }
}

class _Favorites {
  static const mammal = 'weasel';
}

Good

DateTime mostRecent(List<DateTime> dates) {
  return dates.reduce((a, b) => a.isAfter(b) ? a : b);
}

const _favoriteMammal = 'weasel';

Related rules

From the same buckets as this rule.

Critical
Avoid Duplicating String Literals
Store repeated string literals in constants or variables to improve maintainability and reduce redundancy.
duplication-complexitymaintainability
Critical
Avoid Empty Methods
Detect methods that have an empty body. If a method is empty, ensure that a comment is present explaining why it remains unimplemented.
maintainabilityreadability-refactor
Critical
Avoid modifying built-in prototypes
Detect modifications to built-in prototypes. Modifying built-in objects can lead to compatibility issues and unexpected behavior. Recommend creating helper functions instead.
maintainabilitysecurity-hardening

Bad vs. good

Side-by-side examples engineers can pattern-match during review.

Avoid

class DateUtils {
  static DateTime mostRecent(List<DateTime> dates) {
    return dates.reduce((a, b) => a.isAfter(b) ? a : b);
  }
}

class _Favorites {
  static const mammal = 'weasel';
}

Prefer

DateTime mostRecent(List<DateTime> dates) {
  return dates.reduce((a, b) => a.isAfter(b) ? a : b);
}

const _favoriteMammal = 'weasel';

More snippets

Bad

class DateUtils {
  static DateTime mostRecent(List<DateTime> dates) {
    return dates.reduce((a, b) => a.isAfter(b) ? a : b);
  }
}

class _Favorites {
  static const mammal = 'weasel';
}

Good

DateTime mostRecent(List<DateTime> dates) {
  return dates.reduce((a, b) => a.isAfter(b) ? a : b);
}

const _favoriteMammal = 'weasel';

Related rules

From the same buckets as this rule.

Critical

Avoid Duplicating String Literals

Store repeated string literals in constants or variables to improve maintainability and reduce redundancy.

duplication-complexitymaintainability

Critical

Avoid Empty Methods

Detect methods that have an empty body. If a method is empty, ensure that a comment is present explaining why it remains unimplemented.

maintainabilityreadability-refactor

Critical

Avoid modifying built-in prototypes

Detect modifications to built-in prototypes. Modifying built-in objects can lead to compatibility issues and unexpected behavior. Recommend creating helper functions instead.

maintainabilitysecurity-hardening