Klocwork
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| Original author(s) | Klocwork |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Perforce |
| Stable release | Klocwork 2021.4
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| Type | static code analysis |
| License | Proprietary commercial software |
| Website | www |
Klocwork is a static code analysis tool owned by Minneapolis, Minnesota-based software developer Perforce. Klocwork software analyzes source code in real time, simplifies peer code reviews, and extends the life of complex software[citation needed].
Overview
Klocwork is used to identify security, safety and reliability issues in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript and Python code.[1][2] The product includes numerous desktop plug-ins for developers, metrics and reporting.
History
Originally Klocwork’s technology was developed to address requirements for large-scale source code analysis to optimize software architecture for C code inside Nortel Networks and spun out in 2001.[3][4]
In January 2012, Klocwork Insight 9.5 was released.[5] It provided on-the-fly static analysis in Visual Studio, like a word processor does with spelling mistakes.
In May 2013, Klocwork Cahoots peer code review tool was launched.[6]
Awards and recognition
In 2007, Klocwork was awarded the 2007 InfoWorld Technology of Year award for best source code analyzer.[7]
In May 2014, Klocwork won the Red Herring Top 100 North America Award, in the software sector.[8]
Original developer
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software testing |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Defunct | January 22, 2019 |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Canada |
| Products | Klocwork |
| Website | www |
Klocwork was an Ottawa, Canada-based software company that developed the Klocwork brand of programming tools for software developers. The company was acquired by Minneapolis-based application software developer Perforce in 2019, as part of their acquisition of Klocwork's parent software company Rogue Wave.[9] Klocwork no longer exists as a standalone company, but Perforce continues to develop Klocwork branded static code analysis software.
Company history
The company was founded in 2001 as a spin-out of Nortel Networks.[10] Its initial investors were Firstmark Capital, USVP, and Mobius Ventures.[citation needed]
In January 2014, the company was acquired by Rogue Wave Software.[11]
In January 2019, Rogue Wave was acquired by Minneapolis-based application software developer Perforce.[9]
References
- ^ "Was die zyklomatische Komplexität wirklich aussagt". Entwicklung Elektronik (in German). 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- ^ "Static Code Analysis for C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, and Python, C++, C#, Java". Perforce. 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
- ^ "Coverity and Klocwork code analyzers drill deeper". InfoWorld. 2006-01-26. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "Software tool finds bugs in real time". New Electronics. 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ Dr Dobb's - Source Code Analysis: Spell-checker style.
- ^ "Klocwork Cahoots Simplifies Peer Code Review". eWeek]. 2013-05-06. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- ^ "2007 Technology of the Year Award Winners". InfoWorld. 2007-01-01. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ 2014 Red Herring North America: Winners
- ^ a b "Perforce expands DevOps portfolio with Rogue Wave acquisition". sdtimes.com. 2019-01-22. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
- ^ "Software tool finds bugs in real time". New Electronics. 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "Rogue Wave Acquires Klocwork". Dr. Dobbs. 2014-01-13. Retrieved 2020-04-09.