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[SonarSource]: The Top Choice for Code Quality and Security Management

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    DevOps Tec
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Introduction

The SonarSource product suite enables continuous inspection of code quality through Static Application Security Testing (SAST). It performs automated code reviews to detect bugs, code smells, and security vulnerabilities, supporting over 30 programming languages.


You can incorporate SonarSource into your SAST tools and follow the workflow below to ensure your code is protected.


Before merging feature branches into the main branch, a SonarSource report must be associated with the pull request. Code reviewers should review this report and verify that all issues flagged by SonarSource have been resolved in accordance with the Quality Gate rules. Otherwise, the pull request should not be approved.



Product Differences

The core SonarSource products include SonarQube, SonarCloud, and the complementary tool SonarLint:




l   SonarQube : A self-hosted solution from SonarSource. After purchasing a license, customers can deploy SonarQube on their own infrastructure. Users access it via a web interface and push code to generate scan reports. Maintenance is handled by the customer’s internal infrastructure team.





l   SonarCloud : A SaaS offering by SonarSource. After purchasing a license, customers can start using it directly via the web interface without needing to build their own infrastructure. All maintenance is handled by SonarSource.





l   SonarLint : A lightweight, complementary tool that can be installed on integrated development environments (IDEs). It can work standalone or integrate with SonarQube/SonarCloud, providing real-time code quality and security suggestions to developers during development.



Problem Definition

SonarSource helps identify issues such as bugs, code smells, security hotspots, and other vulnerabilities. These identifications are based on SonarSource’s rule sets, which can be customized as needed.



It supports multiple programming languages, allowing you to configure different rule sets for different projects through Quality Profiles.



All available rules from SonarSource are listed in their official rule database, which can be accessed here:




After scanning your code, SonarSource categorizes issues into four types:



l   Bug : Any part of the code that may cause errors during compilation or runtime.


l   Vulnerability : Code sections that may expose your system to potential attacks.


l   Code Smell : Not necessarily a bug, but a recommendation for improving code quality and maintainability over time.


l   Security Hotspots : Unlike vulnerabilities, these are areas of code that may require manual review to determine if they pose a real security risk. Some may turn out to be harmless, while others may reveal real threats upon inspection.


SonarSource-Lint

SonarLint can be installed on third-party IDEs and points out issues like missing null checks. You can configure rules within the plugin and view detailed information on any flagged issue by clicking on it. This enables developers to address problems in real time.




DevSecOps Integration

SonarSource products can be seamlessly integrated into your DevSecOps workflow, continuously helping developers scan and analyze their code for potential issues. This supports the ongoing effort to achieve Clean Code.



Conclusion

With support for over 30 programming languages, SonarSource performs static code analysis to detect bugs, code smells, and vulnerabilities. SonarLint further enhances developer experience by identifying issues during the development phase.


SonarSource products enable continuous inspection and improvement of code quality throughout the software development lifecycle, helping teams build more reliable and secure software.


If you’re aiming for high-quality, secure, and maintainable code, and ultimately striving for Clean Code, the SonarSource suite is a choice worth considering.





We look forward to seeing how SonarSource can benefit your team. For more information or consultation, feel free to contact our professional DevOps consulting team by email or phone!













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