Rule Definition
Essential Complexity equals the minimum number of tests to check the Artifact's non-structured behavior. High EC means more testing and higher risk of errors.
Remediation
Review the design of the Artifact to reduce the number of non-structured independent paths. E.g.: Reduce the number of BREAK or GOTO statements.
Related Technologies
Technical Criterion
Programming Practices - Structuredness
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