static analysis capabilities

Question

I know Visual Studio has static analysis capabilities, though I have never used it.

Can we use visual studio to create custom static analysis code checkers to find code that is not compliant with our coding guidelines?  For example, to find code that does not check the return code or OUT argument of a function or method.

Interested in native c++, managed c++, and c# 3.0 or later.

If there is such capabilities which configuration (standard, professional, ultimate) and which version provides them (2010, 2012, 2013, 2015)?

Answer 1

Hi veortiz,

We often refer to the following document about how to create a custom static code analysis rules and integrate them into Visual Studio 2010:

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/codeanalysis/archive/2010/03/26/how-to-write-custom-static-code-analysis-rules-and-integrate-them-into-visual-studio-2010.aspx

But I think you could refer to it even if you use the VS2015.

This MSDN document shared some useful information about how to Create a Custom Rule Set in VS2015.

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd264974.aspx

In addition, as far as I know, we could use Visual Studio Ultimate, Visual Studio Premium, or Visual Studio Professional to create the custom code analyze rule.

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd264996(v=vs.120).aspx

For VS2015, you could also know that which versions supports this feature under "Debugging and Diagnostics" here:

https://www.visualstudio.com/products/compare-visual-studio-2015-products-vs

Best Regards,

Jack

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Answer 2

Jack, thanks for reply.  I will look into the information and links you provided.

Answer 3

Hi veortiz,

Any update? Could you get useful information from my previous reply? If it is helpful for you, please make it as the answer, so it would be helpful for other members who meet the same issue.

Of course, if it is not helpful, please feel free to let me know:)

Sincerely,

Jack

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