Analyzing C/C++ Code Quality by Using Code Analysis
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You can improve your C/C++ code by using the code analysis in Visual Studio to find and fix code defects.
In This Section
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Code Analysis for C/C++ Overview | Learn about the features of the code analysis tool. |
| Quick Start: Code Analysis for C/C++ | Learn the basics of code analysis for C/C++. |
| Using Rule Sets to Specify the C++ Rules to Run | Specify the rules to run on your project or solution. |
| Using the C++ Core Guidelines checkers | Add the C++ Core Guidelines checkers to your project. |
| How to: Set Code Analysis Properties for C/C++ Projects | Describes the configuration settings for code analysis. |
| How to: Specify Additional Code Information by Using __analysis_assume | Learn how to use __analysis_assume to improve code analysis. |
| Walkthrough: Analyzing C/C++ Code for Defects | Gain hands-on experience by performing code analysis on a C/C++ project. |
| Using SAL Annotations to Reduce C/C++ Code Defects | Learn about annotation features of the code analysis tool to detect violations of the contract between the caller and the callee. |
| Code Analysis for C/C++ Warnings | Lists and describes code analysis warnings. |
See Also
Analyzing Application Quality
Analyzing Managed Code Quality