Code audits can assess a wide range of programming languages, depending on the audit's scope and the auditor's expertise. Commonly audited languages include:
- Java – Widely used in enterprise applications, Android apps, and web services. Audits focus on security vulnerabilities, performance, and compliance.
- Python – Popular for web development (Django, Flask), data science, and automation. Audits check for code quality, dependency risks, and logic flaws.
- JavaScript/TypeScript – Used in front-end and back-end (Node.js) development. Audits evaluate security issues like XSS, CSRF, and code maintainability.
- C/C++ – Common in system programming, embedded systems, and performance-critical applications. Audits target memory leaks, buffer overflows, and undefined behavior.
- Go (Golang) – Used in cloud-native and microservices. Audits assess concurrency safety, error handling, and dependency management.
- PHP – Often used in web applications (e.g., WordPress, Laravel). Audits check for SQL injection, insecure file handling, and outdated libraries.
- Ruby – Used in web frameworks like Ruby on Rails. Audits focus on security patches, performance bottlenecks, and code structure.
- Swift/Kotlin – For mobile app development (iOS/Android). Audits ensure secure coding practices and platform-specific risks.
For cloud-based applications, Tencent Cloud offers tools like Code Analysis (CA) to automate security and compliance checks across multiple languages, integrating with CI/CD pipelines for continuous auditing. Example: A Python-based web service hosted on Tencent Cloud can use CA to detect SQL injection risks and dependency vulnerabilities before deployment.