loc - Lines of Code

Overview#

The loc command counts lines of code in your .NET projects and solutions. It provides accurate line counts for C# source files, helping you measure project size and track growth over time.

Syntax#

nmbl loc <ProjectOrSolution>

Arguments#

• ProjectOrSolution - Path to a .csproj or .slnx file

Output#

Displays line counts for each file and provides totals, helping you understand the size and distribution of your codebase.

Examples#

Count Lines in a Project#

nmbl loc src/MyProject/MyProject.csproj

Shows line counts for all C# files in the specified project.

Count Lines in a Solution#

nmbl loc MySolution.slnx

Counts lines across all projects in the solution.

Track Growth Over Time#

# Create a baseline
nmbl loc MySolution.slnx > metrics/loc-baseline.txt

# After development
nmbl loc MySolution.slnx > metrics/loc-current.txt

# Compare the files to see growth

Measure Specific Components#

nmbl loc src/Core/Core.csproj
nmbl loc src/Infrastructure/Infrastructure.csproj
nmbl loc src/Web/Web.csproj

Compare sizes of different components in your architecture.

Understanding the Results#

The line count includes:

• All lines in C# source files (.cs)
• Includes comments, blank lines, and code

This metric can help you:

• Estimate effort - Larger codebases typically require more maintenance
• Track growth - Monitor how your codebase evolves
• Identify large files - Find files that might benefit from splitting
• Compare components - Understand the relative size of different parts

Tips#

Combine with Other Metrics#

# Get comprehensive metrics
nmbl loc MySolution.slnx
nmbl cc MySolution.slnx
nmbl cogc MySolution.slnx
nmbl regions MySolution.slnx
nmbl todos MySolution.slnx

Automation#

# Add to CI/CD pipeline
nmbl loc MySolution.slnx | tee build-artifacts/loc-report.txt

Include line count reports in your build artifacts.

Related Commands#

• cc - Calculate cyclomatic complexity
• cogc - Calculate cognitive complexity
• todos - Find TODO comments