Coding Standards Enforcement
The term "coding standards" is sometimes confusingly mixed with
"style guide". Stylistic issues such as code layout and naming conventions are just
a very small part of a coding standard, and usually are very project-specific. The
actual benefit of coding standards is to identify problematic constructs that the
underlying language allows, and restrict or eliminate the use of those constructs within
the application code.
Some software development organizations, such as those building embedded automotive
applications, have long embraced coding standards for software development,
MISRA-C:1998,
and MISRA-C:2004,
for example, are widely used in the automotive industry.
More than ever, all sorts of developers recognize that adopting coding standards arguably
once customary only within the embedded community makes sense and does not stifle creativity.
Vector Software supports coding standards, via a very full featured integration with the
QA·C and QA·C++ products from
Programming Research (PRQA)
PRQA is recognized worldwide as the coding standard experts by leading software developers,
industry experts, and standards bodies. They are the dominant player in the growing CSE
(coding standard enforcement) space.
The VectorCAST integration with PRQA, allows users direct access to the full range of
PRQA analysis from within the VectorCAST Graphical Interface. This allows testers to ensure
the code being tested continues to conform to the coding standards, as bugs are identified in
fixed, during the testing process.
