One of the problems with a standard C compiler is that it doesn’t look for potential flaws in a program's design, only in its coding. The use of a static code analyzer can help to improve firmware and ...

The last time we talked about static code analysis was with Visual Studio 2010 in these two articles: "Static Code Analysis in VS2010" and "Static Code Analysis Configuration." Code Analysis is used ...

A little while back, we were talking about utilizing compiler warnings as first step to make our C code less error-prone and increase its general stability and quality. We know now that the C compiler ...

A Russian company behind the PVS-Studio static code analyzer claims to have used the tool to discover more than 10,000 bugs in various open source projects, including well-known offerings such as the ...

What is the difference between static code analysis and dynamic code analysis? Is one method preferred over another in terms of security? Static and dynamic code analyses are performed during source ...

Given the great emphasis Agile teams place on the importance of software testing, it is surprising that organizations don't invest more time and money in static software testing tools. Of course, with ...

Some days ago our CTO decided to start using one of static analysis tools to improve our code base quality. We decided to start testing for the tool from the leader of the market - Coverity and though ...

The relevance of static code testing to organizations today cannot be overstated. Indian companies are increasingly realizing that identifying and fixing bugs and issues in software right at the ...

With the growing number of cybersecurity threats and stringent government policies, organizations are obliged to follow security measures to ensure robust protection at all times. This is where the ...

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- HP today announced HP Fortify Static Code Analyzer (SCA) 4.0, delivering a new approach that enables organizations to assess the security of software up to 10 times faster than ...