Static Code Analysis

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Static Code Analysis

Analysis of code without executing it to find defects

Part of speech: Noun Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Programming Level: Intermediate

Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/ˈstætɪk koʊd æˈnælɪsɪs/ 🇬🇧 UK/ˈstætɪk kəʊd æˈnælɪsɪs/

Definition

Analysis of code without executing it to find defects

Examples

Static analysis detects: syntax errors, security vulnerabilities, code smells, compliance violations, and best practice violations.

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Static Code Analysis

Videos

Static Code Analysis Explained – Code Quality

Antonyms

Dynamic

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