Good Java Code Tools
I came across a good list of tools (most of them Eclipse plugins) that provide reports based on your source code. All free. Cobertura is a code coverage tool that looks very similar to Clover (which costs a lot) and it's free.
This list is taken from an article by Mike Clark on StickyMinds.
Checkstyle: A highly configurable coding standard checker with a default set of standard and optional checks. (http://checkstyle.sourceforge.net)
Cobertura: A code coverage analyzer that identifies areas of code that aren't covered by tests. Unfortunately, code coverage metrics are often used as instruments for programmer (and tester) abuse. When used properly as constructive feedback, these metrics can help improve your testing skills by identifying aspects of code that often go untested. (http://cobertura.sourceforge.net)
JDepend: A static code analyzer that generates design-quality metrics based on Java package dependencies, including identifying circular package references. Disclaimer: Your humble author wrote this tool. (http://www.clarkware.com/software/JDepend.html)
Reference
Code Craft: Staying Out of Code DebtStickyMinds.com, by Mike Clark
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