Rule Definition
When declaring a Variable with 'Dim Var_Nam = ' or simply 'Dim Var_Nam' the compiler will not assign a type.
It worsens performance level and prevents compilation to detect typing errors.
Please note that when option Infer is On local variables with initial values will not be considered in violation.
Remediation
Use real type to declare the Variable
E.g.: 'Dim Var_Nam as String = new '
Violation Code Sample
Fixed Code Sample
Reference
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/visual-basic/language-reference/statements/dim-statement
Related Technologies
.Net
Technical Criterion
CWE-665 - Improper Initialization
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