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Static Analyzers in Software Engineering

Published

Author(s)

Paul E. Black

Abstract

Static analyzers can report possible problems in code and help reinforce good practices of developers. We contrast the strengths of static analyzers with testing and indicate the current state of the art.
Citation
Crosstalk (Hill AFB): the Journal of Defense Software Engineering
Volume
Vol. 22 No. 3
Issue
3

Keywords

computer programs, software assurance, static analysis

Citation

Black, P. (2009), Static Analyzers in Software Engineering, Crosstalk (Hill AFB): the Journal of Defense Software Engineering, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=901506 (Accessed April 19, 2024)
Created March 2, 2009, Updated February 19, 2017