Summary

In this chapter, we took a deep dive into the world of static analysis for C++ development, exploring a variety of tools and methodologies. We began with an overview of Clang-Tidy, developed by the LLVM Foundation, and its extensive capabilities in checking code for performance issues, modernization, bugs, style, readability, and security. We also covered other significant tools in the static analysis domain, including PVS-Studio, known for its vulnerability detection and multi-language support; SonarQube, with its comprehensive code quality checks and intuitive dashboard; and others such as Cppcheck, Coverity, and Visual Studio Static Analysis, each bringing unique strengths to the table.

A significant focus was on configuring Clang-Tidy, detailing how to fine-tune it for specific project needs, such as enabling or disabling diagnostics, managing warnings, and setting up configuration files. We also discussed the tool’s extensibility, highlighting custom checks for...