PVS-Studio
PVS-Studio is a useful piece of software for detecting problems in source code. The software examines program codes written in C, C++, and C# for any problems that might prohibit the code from functioning properly.
- Statistical analysis of source code
- Email alerts for all team members when errors are found
- Smart filters which can identify false alarms specified by the programmer
- Automatic updates
- Ability to run automatically after work hours
- Integrates with Visual Studio
- Multiple reports for thorough code analysis
- Lacks intuitive nature
- Can consume a lot of resources
- Requires a monthly subscription
Bugs in source code are a problem for programmers. Bugs that remain undetected can render a piece of software useless. PVS-Studio provides developers with an efficient way to analyze code and root out errors. The program will find code errors, misprints, and problems that result from copy and paste issues. The method used by PVS-Studio is called static code analysis. When the analysis is run a report is produced that alerts the programmer to any bugs that have been found. Static analysis can be performed by this software on an ongoing basis. A significant benefit is that the program can be automatically set to run checks at night. Running checks on a regular basis will allow developers to fix bugs as they are revealed. This is much better than attempting one major fix prior to releasing code. PVS-Studio is compatible with Visual Studio. The program is supported by a large amount of online documentation. More than 400 pages of help is available for developers who might be having difficulty mastering the software's vast set of features. It is also possible to identify and mark pieces of code that the programmer does not want to change. This will prevent a false alarm from PVS-Studio. The reports generated by the program can be viewed in Excel. Finally, the program includes an email application that can be used to alert all those involved in development when a code error is found. Multiple licenses are available for the software. They range in price from $30/month to $60/month. The license required will depend upon the number of people working on the code and the number of features desired.