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High quality code in the age of generative AI

Generative AI is trained using human code, at higher volumes and faster speeds, and its output includes all the same issues as human-created code. To maximize the advantages of generative AI in coding, developer teams need robust DevOps processes, reporting, and metrics that focus on code quality, security, and reliability.

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Our use cases highlight the key areas your organization can tackle to achieve high quality, secure code at scale.

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High quality code in the age of generative AI

Creating maintainable, reliable, and secure software requires high-quality code, regardless of the origin, whether human-written or machine-generated.

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The cornerstone of modern DevOps transformation

Poor quality code is the curse of modern DevOps, hindering the benefits that DevOps aims to bring. Sonar is an essential part of DevOps that helps reduce rework and rollbacks while improving the quality of releases and development velocity.

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Reduce risk when outsourcing software development

Outsourcing is essential for many businesses, but not without risks. Sonar standardized coding guidelines reduce those risks and ensure that software produced externally stays consistent and aligns with established quality expectations.

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Prevent, reduce, and manage code-level technical debt

Struggling with an unmanageable, complex codebase? Unlock software innovation with Sonar’s proactive strategy to reduce and prevent technical debt, while enhancing application lifespan and project outcomes.

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Secure by design

Code security is critical for business success. Sonar enables organizations to adopt a shift-left approach, seamlessly integrating security into the early stages of software development in alignment with NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) guidelines.

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Modern DevOps transformation begins with static code analysis

The landscape of software development is continually evolving, and at the forefront of this evolution is DevOps – a methodology that combines software development (Dev) with IT operations (Ops) to shorten the development lifecycle and provide continuous delivery with high software quality. However, challenges arise from inefficient processes to inadequacies in maintaining the balance between speed, quality, and security. The crux of solving these problems may lie in innovative tools and practices, notably Sonar static code analysis solutions.

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Exploring strategies for managing code quality in outsourced software development

In an outsourced setting, where collaboration might involve multiple teams across different locations, maintaining a high standard of code quality becomes even more critical to ensure a seamless integration of efforts.

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Increasing developer velocity with GenAI

Developer velocity refers to speed and efficiency with which developers can create, modify, and deploy high-quality code. Learn how can Generative AI coding assistants increase development velocity.

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AI code generation benefits and risks

Artificial Intelligence (AI) code generators have emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way we approach coding tasks while increasing efficiency & innovation but what are the pitfalls for tech executives and developers?

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Code Review

Code review is a systematic software quality assurance technique for developers in which the code is reviewed to find and fix errors, improve code quality, and enforce coding standards.

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Modern DevOps transformation begins with Static Code Analysis

DevOps underperformance challenges stem from the ongoing conflict between code quality and faster delivery timeframes. Discover how Static Code Analysis helps solve the underlying performance issues in today's highly automated DevOps cycle.

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Technical Debt Developer's Guide

Technical debt refers to the future costs of rework or maintenance that arise from prioritizing speed and short cuts over code quality in software development, with the debt accumulating over time and requiring resources to be paid off, making it crucial to address and minimize from the start of a project. Technical debt and its many facets can have a significant impact on software development lifecycles.

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Developer Guides

Core topics for developers focusing on code quality, security, and main tenets of the DevOps CI/CD workflow.

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SAST

SAST (Static Application Security Testing) is a software testing technique used to identify security vulnerabilities in the source code of an application without executing it, helping developers find and fix potential issues early in the development process.

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What is AI code generation?

AI code generation involves using software tools, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), to write computer code. Learn about the cutting-edge technology that is being utilized by developers and companies alike.

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Refactoring

Refactoring is the process of improving existing code by restructuring its internal design without changing its external behavior, aiming to enhance understandability, modifiability, and maintainability while reducing the risk of introducing bugs and technical debt.

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Shift left

"Shift left" is a practice that involves moving critical development practices earlier in the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

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Linter

A linter is a developer tool that analyzes source code for errors, vulnerabilities, and stylistic issues to improve code quality.

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AI-Assisted software development guide

Artificial Intelligence is evolving into a formidable partner for developers seeking enhanced productivity and efficiency. Delve into the core aspects of AI-driven software development, exploring the tools, technologies, and practices that can amplify your coding prowess.

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Debugging

Debugging is the process of tracking down and eliminating issues in software applications such as bugs and vulnerabilities that may arise due to bad coding, architecture, or implementation.

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Code Quality

Code quality describes the general evaluation of a piece of software code's effectiveness, reliability, and maintainability.

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SDLC

SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) is a structured and systematic approach to developing software, encompassing all phases from initial planning and requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance, ensuring a well-managed and efficient development process.

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OWASP

OWASP is a nonprofit entity aimed at bolstering the security of software through a collaborative platform where security experts and developers contribute.

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Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is a revolutionary approach that allows you to automate, standardize, and streamline infrastructure management, unlocking unprecedented efficiency, reliability, and scalability in your development workflows.

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What is technical debt?

Technical debt refers to the future costs of rework or maintenance that arise from prioritizing speed and quick fixes over code quality in software development, with the debt accumulating over time and requiring resources to be paid off, making it crucial to address and minimize from the start of a project.

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CI/CD

CI/CD is a set of practices that automate the process of building, testing, and deploying software. It helps to improve the quality and speed of software delivery.

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Why you should use a linting tool

What does a linter do, and what are the benefits of using one? From ensuring error-free code that is secure, consistent, and maintainable, to the impact on developers themselves a linting solution is an invaluable tool for every developer.

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DevOps

DevOps is a collaborative approach to software development and operations that emphasizes the integration and automation of processes, tools, and teams to enable the continuous delivery of high-quality software products.

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