Polyspace Code Prover Description
Polyspace Code Ver is a static analysis tool which proves that there are no run-time errors such as overflow, divide by zero, out-of bounds array access and other errors. It does not require program execution, instrumentation of code, or test cases. Polyspace Code Prover is a formal method that uses abstract interpretation and semantic analysis to verify the interprocedural behavior, control flow, and data flows of software. It can be used on generated code or handwritten code. Each operation is color coded to indicate if it is free from run-time errors or if it has been proven to fail. Polyspace Code Prover made me realize that it is different from other static code analyzers because it runs code. The time it takes to run the first test is one of the main drawbacks.