Do you know how your current codebase is doing in terms of status and quality? As a software developers, we know that maintaining and improving your code on a regular basis is crucial. An outdated, inefficient, or error-ridden codebase can have serious consequences for the performance of your software product and the user experience of your customers. In this article, we delve deeper into the value of a code analysis and how it can help improve the quality and usability of your codebase. We discuss the benefits of having your code analysed by experienced software developers and how to approach it. Whether you're a small startup or an established organization, maintaining your codebase is essential for the success of your software product and a code analysis can be a valuable investment.
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Why would you want a codebase analysis?
If your company has developed or commissioned custom software, you're always looking for ways to improve your code and increase the efficiency of your software product. But sometimes it can be difficult to determine where to gain benefits, especially if you've already built a sizable codebase. In such cases, it can be a good idea to engage a group of experienced software developers to analyse your code.
Inspection and quality control are common daily activities in many industries. We all take it for granted to have our cars inspected, we occasionally visit our doctor for a check-up, and when we buy a house, we have the building inspected for its structural integrity. With software, it's quite unusual to bring in an external party for an objective review, while doing so can only benefit the quality of the software.
When is a code analysis relevant?
In these situations, a codebase analysis can be profitable
There are plenty of moments when it may be relevant to have your code checked by an external (independent) party. For example:
- Your software product has been around for a number of years, and you're wondering what the current state of your code is and whether you can still build on it.
- Your software product has been built and/or maintained by various parties or freelancers over the years, resulting in a lack of consistency and continuity in your codebase.
- You want to add new features, but you're wondering if the state of your current code can handle it. Can you build on existing code? Or is it wiser in the long run to start from scratch?
- You've asked a software company to develop something for you, and you would like an independent second opinion on the state of your current code, including an estimate of how much time (and money) this modification will take.
You have a software problem, but you want to lower the risk of development.
When is a code analysis necessary?
When you're already experiencing issues with your software product, analysing the current software is no longer a luxury, but rather a necessity. For instance:
- Software that doesn't do what it's supposed to do;
- Poor performance or lower speeds than expected;
- Adding new features is difficult;
- If an external party (such as Google Chrome) does an update, your product experiences problems.
If a product is already experiencing issues, you know for sure that you'll have to do a major overhaul in the short term. Such a project can potentially bring many risks. With a code analysis, you ensure yourself a 'building inspection report' at software level.
What does a code analysis by 10KB entail?
If we perform an analysis of your existing code, we will allocate two full working days for it. One of our senior developers will then extensively examine several aspects to determine the current state and quality of your codebase. This may include stability, how 'clean' the code is, and the state of the current architecture. We will then provide recommendations for further development, including an estimate of the time required (and how much it would cost).
What is the cost of a codebase analysis?
An extensive code analysis by one of our senior developers costs €2000 excluding VAT.