What is static code analysis?
Static code analysis is a powerful technique for detecting issues and bugs in your code before it’s even executed. While it may seem like a relatively new development, the truth is that static code analysis has been around for decades and has been used in languages such as C/C++ through tools such as linters.
Linters are essentially static code analysis tools that analyze source code to flag suspicious constructs or style inconsistencies. They have been around for several decades and are widely used in languages such as C/C++ to improve code quality and maintainability.
In recent years, static code analysis has gained more popularity with the rise of languages such as JavaScript and TypeScript. Tools such as ESLint have been developed to provide similar benefits to JavaScript and TypeScript developers by analyzing code for potential issues and providing feedback on best practices.
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