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Remove unused private classes

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Dominant language
Java
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Description

Hi,

I think that a recipe to remove unused private classes could be useful, similar to the existing org.openrewrite.java.cleanup.RemoveUnusedPrivateMethods recipe.

Cheers,

Tom

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Locate the existing org.openrewrite.java.cleanup.RemoveUnusedPrivateMethods recipe and its tests to understand the project’s recipe structure and expected behavior. Define the corresponding unused-private-class recipe so it identifies and removes unused private classes, then add coverage demonstrating that behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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