It is automatically opened with notepad, but you can set up which application to use from the preferences menu. You can quickly jump in and edit line codes by simply double clicking on the specific file.

In case you are looking for specific errors, the application lets you choose filters to apply, such as warnings, style warnings, portability, performance warnings or plain errors. In case there is anything to display info immediately shows up in the list mentioned above.

Custom search parametersįiles can easily be loaded through the dedicated menu, after which they undergo a scan process. The rest of the space is taken up by a list that displays imported elements, along with details regarding, issue severity, line where it occurs, as well as a message to get an idea of what can be done. The main window of the application is kept simple, with all major functions stored in an upper toolbar fitted with intuitive icons.

When it comes to C/C++ code, Cppcheck aims to put a set of tools at your disposal so that you can check the program for any mismatches, buffer overrun and more. Creating an application from scratch does not only require solid coding knowledge, but to get a proper result implies keeping an eye out for memory leaks or various errors that can occur.

For mac download Cppcheck 2.11