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Helix QAC 2025.2 refers to the 2025 release series of Perforce QAC (formerly known as Helix QAC), a leading static code analysis tool for C and C++ developed by Perforce Software. Originally launched in 1986 as QA·C by Programming Research Ltd. (PRQA), it was rebranded under the Helix umbrella after Perforce’s acquisition and fully transitioned to the Perforce QAC name starting in 2025.2. This tool is widely used in safety-critical and regulated industries like automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and nuclear, where it enforces coding standards (e.g., MISRA, AUTOSAR) and functional safety norms (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508). It’s certified by TÜV SÜD for these standards and holds ISO 9001 | TickIT plus certification. The 2025 releases emphasize enhanced compliance, CI/CD...
Helix QAC, developed by Perforce Software, is a leading static code analysis tool for C and C++ programming languages, widely used in highly regulated and safety-critical industries. Below is an overview of the latest updates for Helix QAC in 2024, based on recent releases and announcements: Helix QAC 2024 Highlights Helix QAC 2024.1 (QAC 11.5.0 / QAC++ 6.5.0) Release Date: May 17, 2024 Key Improvements: Enhanced support for new language standards and compiler extensions (details available via TOYO DEVELOPER PORTAL FAQ). Offered a two-week free trial to test new features. Customers with active maintenance contracts could access download links and credentials via email. License Requirements: An updated license is required, with licenses updated after late March 2024 likely compatible. Helix...
Product Overview Helix QAC is a product of Perforce Company (formerly PRQA Company), mainly used for automated static analysis of C/C++code. It can provide coding rules and information security related checks, code quality measurement, software structure analysis, test result management, and other functions. Helix QAC is able to accurately identify potential issues in software and is certified to the ISO 26262 functional safety standard. Suitable for the field of autonomous driving, it can ensure the quality of embedded software and improve its ability to defend against hacker attacks. The main modules of Helix QAC are QAC/QAC++, Dashboard (formerly QA Verify), and commonly used industry rule packs (such as MISRA C: 2012, MISRA C++: 2008, AUTOSAR C++, CERT, CWE, etc.). major...