December 2011 - Code Curmudgeon

The other day I was talking to a colleague about setting up static analysis properly. I was on my usual soapbox about all the...

Definitioner

CAN (Controller Area Network)

Controller Area Network aka CAN aka CAN Bus is a wiring standard for vehicles that enables communication between various components and devices without having a host computer. For example doors, brakes, transmission.

flow analysis

A form of static analysis that works by analyzing software by tracing data flows and paths that might be used when running the application. It can find weaknesses, but is subject to false positive results because the paths and data it finds my be improbable or impossible.

static analysis

Any form of software analysis that can be done on the code without actually executing the code. Encompasses techniques like pattern-based analysis, metrics, code review, etc.

Monthly Archives: December 2011

Getting the Static out of your Analysis