Static Analysis Tool

Definitions

1. A tool that examines source code, bytecode, or binaries without executing the program, looking for bugs, security issues, style violations, or risky patterns. Static analysis tools are commonly integrated into CI and review workflows.

   In plain English: A tool that inspects code for problems without running it.

   Example: "The static analysis tool caught the null dereference path before the code ever made it into a runtime test."

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