Defect severity is a classification of software defect (bug, vulnerability, etc) that indicates the degree of negative impact on the quality of software.
Static Code Analysis uses the next classification of possible defects:
Severity |
Meaning |
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Issues that are possibly bugs |
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Suggestions about defensive programming in order to prevent potential bugs |
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Issues related to code cleanup and performance (unused functions, redundant code, const-ness, etc) |