Static code analysis is a process where the code of a software program is analyzed without running it. By using static analyzers organizations will have assurance that their product works as expected, have less bugs that need to be fixed after release ( which could cause embarrassment ) and ultimately make more money due to satisfied customers.1
Alternatives To Static Analysis?
- Fuzzing tools: These tools use random input data to test the robustness of software applications. They can help identify coding issues and security vulnerabilities.
- Dynamic analysis tools: these check a program’s behavior at runtime, thus finding concurrency issues, invalid sub-process calls, or incorrect handling of (user) input.
- Automated testing tools: Automated testing tools help automate the testing process, making it faster and easier to run tests on software applications. This can help speed up the development process while still ensuring that applications are tested thoroughly before being released into production.