Senior Engineering Manager at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees
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2025-04-24T14:53:38Z
Apr 24, 2025
When running code scans, GitHub Code Scanning provides recommendations for probable fixes. However, integrating a feature where developers receive real-time highlights of vulnerabilities when checking in or merging a PR would be beneficial. This would allow developers to address issues before the code gets merged. Adding this capability could ensure developers are alerted to potential vulnerabilities upfront.
soln architect at a newspaper with 11-50 employees
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2025-03-13T14:03:39Z
Mar 13, 2025
One area for improvement could be the ability to have an AI system digest the reports generated from code scanning and provide a summary. Currently, the reports can be extensive, and users may overlook details, such as outdated libraries, which could be highlighted for attention.
SAST is a method designed to detect security vulnerabilities within an application's source code. By analyzing the code structure, SAST identifies potential flaws early in the development cycle, promoting secure coding practices and reducing the risk of security issues in production.
Unlike dynamic testing that examines an application during runtime, SAST operates on static code analysis. This early detection capability is crucial as it enables developers to address vulnerabilities before...
When running code scans, GitHub Code Scanning provides recommendations for probable fixes. However, integrating a feature where developers receive real-time highlights of vulnerabilities when checking in or merging a PR would be beneficial. This would allow developers to address issues before the code gets merged. Adding this capability could ensure developers are alerted to potential vulnerabilities upfront.
One area for improvement could be the ability to have an AI system digest the reports generated from code scanning and provide a summary. Currently, the reports can be extensive, and users may overlook details, such as outdated libraries, which could be highlighted for attention.
GitHub Code Scanning should add more templates.