#rust #dataflow #rust #static_analysis #vscode

Flowistry is a tool for Rust programming that helps you focus on the parts of code relevant to your current task by analyzing how data flows within functions. When you select a variable or expression, it fades out unrelated code, making it easier to understand complex functions and see what affects or is affected by that code. It works as a VSCode plugin and uses Rust’s ownership system to provide precise analysis. This helps you read, debug, and modify Rust code more efficiently by reducing distractions and highlighting important dependencies. However, it has some limitations with certain Rust features like interior mutability and nested functions.

https://github.com/willcrichton/flowistry