How do I use static analyzers (clang-tidy, cppcheck)?

Static analyzers are tools that analyze your C++ source code without executing it, helping you catch potential issues, improve code quality, and enforce coding standards. Some popular static analyzers include clang-tidy and cppcheck.

Using clang-tidy

To use clang-tidy, you first need to install it. After installation, you can run it from the command line on your C++ source files:

This command will analyze your_file.cpp and include additional directories for header files.

Using cppcheck

Cppcheck is also easy to use. After downloading it, you can analyze a codebase by running:

This command checks all files in the specified directory for potential issues.