Sourcing new tools is often a multi-level decision within an organization. Value needs to be proven in more ways than one in order to get everyone to sign off on it. And the main question everyone will be asking is, “Do we really need static code analysis?”
Static code analysis is an integral part of optimizing your DevSecOps pipeline to produce high quality applications and updates.
However, this single line isn’t going to be enough of a sales pitch to prove its worth and gain approvals throughout an organization. But the more you dig into static code analysis for Salesforce, the more you wonder how you’ve gotten along without it in the past.
So how can you decide if static code analysis is a good fit for your organization? Taking some time to analyze current trends and processes will give you an idea of your existing areas that could use some improvement. From there, asking yourself a series of questions and being honest with the responses will tell you all you need to know about if static code analysis is right for you.
Information is power. The more you know about your Salesforce environment, the better you’ll be able to make the best decisions on how to address future issues. This includes everything from the moment a line of code is written through deployment. The ability to look back on successes and failures provides the insight you need to continually optimize your system.
