Code Curmudgeon

Knowing What Not To Test

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Code Curmudgeon

I recently did an interview about software testing with Techpost Media (TPM) which is now available as a podcast. The topic is “Success In...

What Went Wrong with Outsourcing

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Code Curmudgeon

The demand is steadily going up for engineers, developers and programmers. These are jobs that are not being filled fast enough. In other parts...

Cord Cutters Anonymous

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Code Curmudgeon

Hi, my name is Code Curmudgeon and I’m a cord cutter. It’s been 11 months since the last time I had cable TV. Actually...

I Am Positive It Is False

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Code Curmudgeon

Years ago the biggest challenge in static code analysis was trying to find more and more interesting things. In our original CodeWizard product back...

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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.

false positive

A result that is incorrect. Strictly speaking, it means that the tool providing the answer got it wrong. Generally it has a broader usage, meaning an error message that the developer doesn't think is important or real, either because of context or misunderstanding by the developer.

data flow analysis (false positive)

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.

data flow analysis (flow analysis)

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.