Setting Up Static Code Analysis (SCA) with Stryker's `std-check` for C Projects

Introduction

Static Code Analysis (SCA) is a software testing approach that helps developers identify potential defects, security vulnerabilities, and code smells in the source code without how to set up std check the code.

One popular tool for SCA in C projects is Stryker's `std-check`. This article will guide you through the process of setting up `std-check` for your C project.

Prerequisites

- A C project with a modern C compiler (e.g., GCC or Clang)
- A Unix-based how to set up std check (such as Linux or macOS) or a Windows system with a Unix-like shell (e.g., WSL)
- Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed

Installation

1.

Install `std-check`: Open a terminal or command prompt and run the following command to install `std-check` globally:

```
npm install -g std-check
```

2.

Navigate to your project's root directory:

```
cd /path/to/your/project
```

3.

Create a `.stryker` directory in how to set up std check root of your project:

```
mkdir .stryker
```

4. Initialize `std-check` by running the following command:

```
std-check init
```

This command will create a `.stryker/std-check` directory containing `.stryker/std-check/ignore` and `.stryker/std-check/rules` files.

Configuration

The `.stryker/std-check/ignore` file allows you to exclude specific files or directories from the analysis.

Add any necessary paths to this file.

The `.stryker/std-check/rules` file contains a list of rule sets that `std-check` will use to analyze your code. By default, it includes the `clang-tidy` and `cppcheck` rule sets. You can add more rule sets as needed.

Running `std-check`

To run `std-check`, execute the following command in your project's root directory:

```
std-check
```

This command will analyze your code and output any findings in the terminal.

You can also generate an HTML report by adding the `--html` how to set up std check --html
```

Conclusion

Incorporating SCA tools like `std-check` into your C development workflow can help improve the quality of your code and reduce the number of bugs and security vulnerabilities. With just a few simple steps, you can set up `std-check` for your project and start reaping the benefits.

For more information about `std-check` and its configuration options, visit the [official documentation](https://std-check.github.io/).