What Is Static Code Analysis?
Static code analysis is a method of debugging by examining source code before a program is run. It’s done by analyzing a set of code against a set (or multiple sets) of coding rules.
Static Code Analysis Is Performed in Which Stage?
Static code analysis is performed early in development before software testing begins. For organizations practicing DevOps, static code analysis takes place during the “Create” phase.
What Are the Benefits of Static Analysis Tools?
Static code analysis is performed early in development before software testing begins. For organizations practicing DevOps, static code analysis takes place during the “Create” phase.
Speed
It takes time for developers to do manual code reviews. Automated tools are much faster.Static code checking addresses problems early on. And it pinpoints exactly where the error is in the code. So, you’ll be able to fix those errors faster. Plus, coding errors found earlier are less costly to fix.
Depth
Testing can’t cover every possible code execution path. But a static code analyzer can.It checks the code as you work on your build. You’ll get an in-depth analysis of where there might be potential problems in your code, based on the rules you’ve applied.
Accuracy
Manual code reviews are prone to human error. Automated tools are not. They scan every line of code to identify potential problems. This helps you ensure the highest-quality code is in place — before testing begins. After all, when you’re complying with a coding standard, quality is critical.
Klocwork Coding Standards
Klocwork makes it easy to comply with coding standards.
You can use the following compliance taxonomies to enforce coding standards across your codebase. And you’ll get fewer false positives and false negatives in your diagnostics.
Security
Secure coding standards help to safeguard your code from potential cyberthreats and other coding vulnerabilities.
- CERT
- CWE
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CWE Top 25
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OWASP
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DISA STIG
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PCI DSS
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ISO/IEC TS 17961 (C secure)
Safety
Safety standards help to ensure that the software powerd by your code is relable and functionally safe.
- MISRA C 2004
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MISRA C 2012
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MISRA C 2012 AMD 1
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MISRA C 2012 AMD 2
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MISRA C++ 2008
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AUTOSAR C++ 14
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JSF AV C++
Certified for ISO, IEC, and EN Compliance
Klocwork is independently certified for compliance.
TÜV-SÜD Certified
- Klocwork is TÜV-SÜD certified for compliance with key functional safety standards:
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ISO 26262 (automotive) up to ASIL level D.
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IEC 61508 (general industry) up to SIL 4.
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EN 50128 (railways) up to SW-SIL 4.
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IEC 62304 (medical devices) up to Software Safety Class C.
Why Choose a Klocwork Static Code Analysis Tool? Klocwork static code analysis and SAST tool for C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Kotlin identifies software security, quality, and reliability issues helping to enforce compliance with standards. Built for enterprise DevOps and DevSecOps, Klocwork scales to projects of any size, integrates with large complex environments, a wide range of developer tools, and provides control, collaboration, and reporting for the entire enterprise. This has made Klocwork the preferred static analyzer that keeps development velocity high while enforcing continuous compliance for security and quality.
