An example of undefined behavior caused by absence of return

This article contains a very interesting example. The absence of the return statement in a value-returning function leads to undefined behavior. It’s a perfect example of how wrong code can crash one day, even though it could work for many years.

How PVS-Studio prevents rash code changes, example N2

When developers do make mistakes, it’s often accidental or because the developers are in a hurry. These errors often make their way into small edits to the code. Let’s review one of these cases: a developer fixes an error and introduces a new one simultaneously.

The most interesting blogs and websites for C++ developers

Readers surely have favorite websites and blogs about C++. Hopefully, today your collection will grow.

1000 eyes that don’t want to check open-source code

There’s a myth that open-source software is better and safer that the closed one. This was reasonably questioned many times. People regularly find epic vulnerabilities in the open source code. These vulnerabilities have been there for a long time. I think the project quality depends on how the development managers arrange the process and what methodologies/tools are used. It has nothing to do with the project being open source or closed source.

Compiler Monitoring System in the PVS-Studio Static Analyzer

How does PVS-Studio manage to check C++ code for almost any build system? In this video, we are going to talk about compiler monitoring modes.

Have fun watching this video and coding 🙂

An article for those who, like me, do not understand the purpose of std::common_type

This article investigates why the standard library needs a way to deduce a common type, how it is implemented and how it works.

Virtual function calls in constructors and destructors (C++)

In different programming languages, the behavior of virtual functions differs when it comes to constructors and destructors. Incorrect use of virtual functions is a classic mistake. Developers often use virtual functions incorrectly. In this article, we discuss this classic mistake.

Top 10 bugs found in C++ projects in 2021

It’s freezing outside, everyone has already decorated the Christmas tree and bought tangerines. New Year is coming! So, it’s time to meet the Top 10 interesting bugs found by the PVS-Studio C++ analyzer in 2021.

What’s new in PVS-Studio in 2021?

2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s time to sum up the year! Today we’ll tell you about the new features we added to PVS-Studio in the past year. Buckle up and let’s go!

C++ for Beginners: Tips to Write Better Code

When you are just starting to learn how to code, sometimes you may need practical tips from more experienced developers. What is a best practice for a specific scenario? What do you need to avoid? How to write better code? We took it upon us to help you out. Here’s a selection of 8 tips for beginner C++ developers.

Have fun watching this video and coding 🙂