How to audit code
The impact of even a single error or bug slipping after the product release can be catastrophic. Sure, companies invest heavily in quality assurance and testing. But what else can you do to release your product faster and reduce vulnerabilities? The answer is software code audit.
One of Sloboda Studio’s startup clients had significant issues with the code structure and architecture. Our team analyzed their code. During the software code audit, it appeared that the issues were so significant that the project could barely live for 3 months. In addition, the functionality proved to be not ready for planned release.
Code audit services did help. We detected the product issues and fixed them in time. At the end of the day, the product lived and developed into an MVP. And it was successfully represented to the customers and investors.
However, if a code audit had been performed earlier, the whole product development process would have gone more smoothly, quickly, and cost-efficiently.
What Is a Source Code Audit?
A source code audit thoroughly examines a software application’s source code to assess its quality, security, and compliance with coding standards. It involves analyzing the code for vulnerabilities, potential bugs, and adherence to best practices, identifying and addressing potential risks, and improving overall code quality.
When Should You Use a Source Code Audit?
Being a part of the defensive programming approach, it aims at eliminating errors before releasing the software.
A good code audit service helps to:
find out-of-date tools;
determine the security risks;
discover inappropriate development practices.
A code review can help avoid deeper problems in the future. It allows companies to upgrade a product’s quality, security, maturity, and maintainability.
How do you know whether your code needs an audit? And when is the best time to perform one?
It is recommended to conduct a code audit if you have:
an old product that is likely to be outdated or obsolete;
noticed some performance issues;
see that something affects your product’s work, but you don’t understand what;
haven’t conducted a code audit for over 6 months.
As a rule, a code audit service may include:
Current technology stack and architecture examination;
Security vulnerabilities analysis;
Code quality check;
Performance and scalability check;
Potential maintenance issues detection.