What Is Static Analysis?
Static analysis is a method of debugging that is done by automatically examining the source code without having to execute the program. This provides developers with an understanding of their code base and helps ensure that it is compliant, safe, and secure.
What Is Static Code Analysis?
Static code analysis refers to the operation performed by a static analysis tool, which is the analysis of a set of code against a set (or multiple sets) of coding rules.
Static code analysis and static analysis are often used interchangeably, along with source code analysis.
Static code analysis addresses weaknesses in source code that might lead to vulnerabilities. Of course, this may also be achieved through manual source code reviews. But using automated tools is much more effective.
When Is Static Analysis Performed with a Static Code Analyzer?
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.