Driving DevOps Transformation: Leveling Up CI/CD with Static Code Analysis

Software plays a crucial role in businesses today, and fast delivery of high-quality software is essential to stay competitive. However, current software development processes rely heavily on unit testing, which only checks functionality and not code quality. Poor-quality code can lead to technical debt, security vulnerabilities, and poor customer experience. Clean Code, consisting of secure, reliable, and maintainable code, is the foundation for high-quality software. Static code analysis is a method used in software development to evaluate source code without executing it, identifying potential errors, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues. It ensures the delivery of high-quality software by preventing issues later in the DevOps workflow or application lifecycle. Both unit testing and static analysis are necessary for delivering the best possible applications in today's competitive business environment.