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Which Software Quality Metrics Matter?

Software quality metrics help you to better understand how reliable, safe, and secure your code is likely to be.
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Developer Challenge: Are Your Code Reviews Effective?

Many developers believe they can use manual code reviews to comply with coding standards. But in practice, most manual code reviews aren't effective enough...
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High Integrity C++ Coding Rules

Get HIC++ 4.0 coding rules for writing robust, maintainable C++11 code. Access 155 rules, examples, and compare with other C++ standards for best practices.
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How to Improve Embedded Systems Security

Embedded software is used in some of the world's most important systems (including automobiles and medical devices) — where security risks could lead to fatalities. That's why it's time to improve the security of embedded systems.
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How to Compare MISRA Checkers

In this white paper about MISRA checkers, you'll learn why some MISRA checkers are better than others, how to enforce undecidable MISRA rules, and what to look for in your MISRA C checker and MISRAA C++ checker.
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6 Key Changes in MISRA C:2012 Coding Guidelines

MISRA C is one of the most widely used coding standards. But the C language has evolved since the first version of MISRA C came out. And MISRA C has evolved, too, with the latest change in MISRA C:2012.
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What Is MISRA®? An Overview of MISRA Coding Guidelines and Compliance

What Is MISRA? MISRA® is a set of C and C++ coding standards, developed by the Motor Industry Software Reliability Association (MISRA).
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Moving to Modern C++

Safety-critical C++ code is commonly developed according to the MISRA coding standard — using C++03. But you want to move to modern C++...
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AUTOSAR Basics: Introduction to AUTOSAR Coding Guidelines

AUTOSAR is a global partnership of automotive developers. In 2017, they developed a new coding standard for C++14.
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Why ISO 13849 Is Critical for Embedded Software

Machinery needs to be safe to operate. And that means that every piece of code embedded on that machinery needs to be safe. That's why functional safety standards — including IEC 62061 and ISO 13849 — are so important.
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How to Comply with the ISO 26262 Standard

The ISO 26262 standard is a functional safety standard for the automotive industry. Complying with the ISO 26262 standard is required for developers of automotive hardware and software.
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What Is AUTOSAR?

What is AUTOSAR? The AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture (AUTOSAR) partnership provides coding guidelines for modern C++. Why AUTOSAR? Learn about the AUTOSAR standard.
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