= Code stylometry
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Code stylometry is the study of the stylistic features of source code, akin to literary stylometry which analyzes the writing style of texts. It involves examining various aspects of code, such as syntax, structure, naming conventions, and commenting styles, to identify authorship, detect plagiarism, or categorize programming styles. Key components of code stylometry include: 1. **Lexical Analysis**: Studying the vocabulary used in the code, including the choice of keywords, variable names, and function names.
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