Author Archives: The Code Curmudgeon

Years ago the biggest challenge in static code analysisAny form of software analysis that can be done on the code without actually executing the code. Encompasses techniques like pattern-based analysisA form of static analysisAny form of software analysis that can be done on the code without actually executing the code. Encompasses techniques like pattern-based analysis, metrics, code reviewCode review is a process where programmers look at each others code and evaluate it's fitness for the intended purpose. It can find mistakes in design and implementation beyond simple syntax problems and improve quality., etc. where patterns of either good or bad code are stored as rules and compared against a code base without executing the code, to find potential violations., metrics, code reviewCode review is a process where programmers look … Continue reading →