METRICS.NPROM

Number of "protected" methods

This metric measures the number of "protected" methods in a class.

The number of methods per class indicates the total level of functionality implemented by a class.

By default, Jtest reports an error if this metric's value is not between 0 and 10.

Mark Schroeder. "A Practical Guide to Object-Oriented Metrics." IT Pro, November/December, 1999.