So in Visual Studio 2008's code analysis features, I can run rules
against my codebase to enforce certain standards.

Question: how do I actually define new rules? Any pointers
appreciated.

Thanks,

Stephen

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> So in Visual Studio 2008's code analysis features, I can run rules
> against my codebase to enforce certain standards.
>
> Question: how do I actually define new rules? Any pointers
> appreciated.

The code analysis is based on FxCop, so this might work:
http://blogs.msdn.com/fxcop/archive/2004/01/09/writing-custo m-rules-in-fxcop-amp-fxcop-visual-studio-integration-jeffrey -van-gogh.aspx