C++ in Safety-Critical Systems - Applied Informatics

JSF C++ on Code Size and Complexity
> AV Rule 1: Any one function (or method) will contain no more
than 200 logical source lines of code.
Rationale: Long functions tend to be complex and therefore
difficult to comprehend and test.
> AV Rule 2: There shall not be any self-modifying code.
Rationale: Self-modifying code is error-prone as well as difficult
to read, test, and maintain.
> AV Rule 3: All functions shall have a cyclomatic complexity
number of 20 or less.
Rationale: Limit function complexity.