Code Impact FAQs

Question 1

What is Code Impact?

Accepted Answer

Code Impact is a developer tool that analyzes TypeScript/JavaScript code repositories to map dependencies, predict the blast radius of proposed changes, and provide heuristic-based safety gates, especially useful for AI coding agents.

Question 2

How does Code Impact help improve code quality and safety?

Accepted Answer

It helps developers understand what else is likely to move or be affected by a code change. By providing dependency lookup, blast-radius analysis, and pre-commit PASS/WARN/BLOCK recommendations, it prevents unintended consequences and reduces the risk of regressions.

Question 3

What programming languages and module systems does Code Impact support?

Accepted Answer

Code Impact currently supports local TypeScript and JavaScript repositories. It is compatible with both ESM (ECMAScript Modules) and CommonJS module systems, including NodeNext-style specifiers.

Question 4

Can Code Impact be integrated into an existing development workflow?

Accepted Answer

It's designed for local-first usage, offering tools for individual developers to inspect files (`get_dependencies`), analyze changes (`analyze_impact`), and get quick feedback (`gate_check`) before committing. It currently integrates locally, with future potential for CI/CD.

Question 5

What kind of safety recommendations does Code Impact provide?

Accepted Answer

For proposed code changes, Code Impact's `gate_check` tool provides a bounded recommendation: 'PASS' for low graph impact, 'WARN' if review is recommended, and 'BLOCK' if the change appears too risky based on a chosen threshold. It's a graph-only heuristic.

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