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Polyspace Code Prover pros and cons

Vendor: MathWorks
3.6 out of 5

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PROS

Polyspace Code Prover provides reliable outputs.
It differs from other static code analysis tools by running the code.
It detects memory corruptions.
Polyspace Code Prover helps fulfill ISO 26262 compliance.
It assists in performing quality checks like division by zero and null pointer dereferences.

CONS

Automation could be a challenge.
Data needs to be compatible with various formats.
One major disadvantage is the time required to initiate the first run.
The tool has stability issues.
Running Code Prover on large applications can result in crashes.
 

Polyspace Code Prover Pros review quotes

RE
Jun 26, 2023
Polyspace Code Prover has made me realize it differs from other static code analysis tools because it runs the code. So it's quite distinct in that aspect.
Subir Datta - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 31, 2023
Polyspace Code Prover is a very user-friendly tool.
reviewer2760282 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 9, 2025
Efficiency and speed are the advantages I see in Code Sonar over Polyspace Code Prover.
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Aman Singla - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 3, 2023
The outputs are very reliable.
reviewer2342475 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 8, 2024
When we work on safety modules, it is mandatory to fulfill ISO 26262 compliance. Using Prover helps fulfill the standard on top of many other quality checks, like division by zero, data type casts, and null pointer dereferences.
Pradeep Panchakarla - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 29, 2023
The product detects memory corruptions.
 

Polyspace Code Prover Cons review quotes

RE
Jun 26, 2023
One of the main disadvantages is the time it takes to initiate the first run.
Subir Datta - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 31, 2023
Automation could be a challenge.
reviewer2760282 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 9, 2025
Because we had difficulties in efficiently integrating Polyspace Code Prover into our CI toolchain, these tests are mostly run manually and only occasionally.
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Aman Singla - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 3, 2023
I'd like the data to be taken from any format.
reviewer2342475 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 8, 2024
Using Code Prover on large applications crashes sometimes.
Pradeep Panchakarla - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 29, 2023
The tool has some stability issues.