Static code analysis is a way of debugging that automatically examines source code before it compiles or is run. It does this by comparing the code code to a set of rules or standards. It is a way of automating code reviews and can be used in conjuncture with peer reviews.

Yuri Minaev is working in the PVS-Studio company as one of developers of the C++ static analyzer. His primary responsibility is to keep low-level stuff in order and add new features to the core module. It’s been almost 2 years since he joined the team after about 12 years of IT experience. Apart from that, he periodically gives talks at various conferences – mainly on topics related to static analysis and C++.

PVS-Studio is cross platform, working on Windows, Linux and MacOS 64-bit environments. It can analyze code designed for 32-bit and 64-bit systems as well as embedded ARM platforms. It generates reports that help developers to find and fix bugs before they become a problem.

Keeping a codebase clean and detecting problems before they occur will make your life better as a developer. When you can avoid getting nailed by simple problems, you can think about your software at a higher level, vastly improving your effectiveness as a software developer. It’s not just about avoiding bugs, although that’s important, but about what you can do with the time, money, and attention you save.