Rule Definition
Unreferenced includes like any other example of dead code makes maintenance more difficult and more expensive (modification of unused code).
Remediation
Check if the Artifact is truly unnecessary and remove Artifacts that are not used.
Related Technologies
Technical Criterion
CWE-561 - Dead Code
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