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Add to SafariA static analysis tool for C/C++ code. Unlike C/C++ compilers and many other analysis tools it does not detect syntax errors in the code, instead it looks for memory leaks, mismatching allocation-deallocation, buffer overrun, and many other issues.
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Pros
Pro Fast
Pro Updated regularly
With each update comes new checks and a closer opportunity for zero false positives. Updates also include improvements to the algorithms and performance of the analyzer.
Pro Different output formats
Cppcheck allows the user to output the compiled source bugs to in a personalized fashion. It contains the ability to modify the output templates allowing for very simple user analysis. Adjust the output to suit your preferred format, or write your own!
Cons
Con Custom C++ Parser
The custom implementation of the C++ parser has at least the deficiency not to support template template arguments. Furthermore its doesn't make much sense to maintain a custom parsing code which is extremely costly. Instead of this one should use a more elaborate existing AST parser which is maintained by a broader community.
Con Limited ability to find Bugs
Cppcheck is not competitive with other tools like clang static analyzer in order find bugs. E.g. a simple nullpointer access isn't detected by cppcheck if it is function or method return value, whereas clang easily finds such bugs.
Con False Positives
As with any static analyzer it is impossible to get it perfect. Each project may produce errors even though the code behaves correctly. This result will vary different between code checks. All static analyzers are striving to achieve zero false positives.
Con Sole focus on bugs
Cppcheck purely checks for bugs in your code as opposed to other stylistic issues. If you wish to perform checks for that as well you will need to add another tool to your reservoir.
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