Overview
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Explore a comprehensive analysis of static code analyzers in this 34-minute LASCON conference talk. Delve into research funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security aimed at developing unbiased methods for assessing and comparing static analyzer products. Learn about a new, freely-available website presenting the research findings and plans to track detectable weakness types. Discover key properties to consider when integrating analyzers into development pipelines, including coverage, results quality, and benchmarking using real code. Gain insights into the challenges and future plans for improving static code analysis, and contribute your feedback on important information and capabilities in this field.
Syllabus
Introduction
Overview
What is static analysis
What is static analysis good for
Buffer overruns
Consumer reports for static analyzers
Basic Information
Process Integration
Where to Run
Inputs
Reporting
Documentation
Coverage
Results Quality
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Test Suites
Credit
Block Diagram
Challenges
Website
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LASCON