In their paper, "Clone Detection Using Abstract Syntax Trees"[1], the authors wrote, "While cloning may be unstructured, it is commonplace and unlikely to disap

In their paper, "Clone Detection Using Abstract Syntax Trees"[1], the authors wrote, "While cloning may be unstructured, it is commonplace and unlikely to disappear via fiat. Its very commonness suggests we should offer programmers tools that allow them to use implementations of abstractions without breaking encapsulation." It seems deep learning would lend itself towards semi- or fully-automated code refactoring tools, such as: * http://www.semdesigns.com/Products/Clone/index.html http://www.semdesigns.com/Products/Clone/index.html * https://github.com/JnRouvignac/AutoRefactor https://github.com/JnRouvignac/AutoRefactor What other tools are available, preferably open source and IDE-independent, that can help eliminate duplicated Java code? [1]: http://www.eecs.yorku.ca/course_archive/2004-05/F/6431/ResearchPapers/Baxter.pdf http://www.eecs.yorku.ca/course_archive/2004-05/F/6431/Resea...