C/C++test CT is designed to streamline test automation and ensure continuous compliance with safety and security standards. Credit: Getty Images Parasoft has launched a tool to enhance safety testing for C and C++ applications. The tool comes at a time when the two venerable programming languages have come under fire over safety concerns. Announced April 8, the C/C++test CT (Continous Testing) tool is intended to empower large developer teams to build reliable and dependable embedded systems. It provides a comprehensive solution for large teams engaged in the development of safety-critical and security-critical C and C++ products, Parasoft said. C/C++test CT integrates with developers’ desktop environments such as Visual Studio Code, unit testing frameworks such as GoogleTest, Boost.Test, and CppUnit, and CI/CD workflows for continuous testing and efficiency, according to Parasoft. C/C++test CT arrives in the wake of the White House encouraging developers to dump languages such as C and C++ in favor of memory-safe ones. The White House warning drew a sharp rebuke from C++ founder Bjarne Stroustrup, who stressed that improving safety has always been a goal of the C++ language, and that efforts in this direction have been made. C/C++test CT exposes missing test vectors, automates code coverage requirements, and extends CI code coverage quality gates. The tool enables a cleaner and more flexible integration as a coverage tool, thanks to its modularized nature, Parasoft said. TUV product certification is anticipated. Included with C/C++ Test is Parasoft’s DTP (Development Testing Platform), a web-based central reporting system that provides analytics enabling trend monitoring and progress tracking for various coverage metrics. Related content analysis Beyond the usual suspects: 5 fresh data science tools to try today The mid-month report includes quick tips for easier Python installation, a new VS Code-like IDE just for Python and R users, and five newer data science tools you won't want to miss. By Serdar Yegulalp Jul 12, 2024 2 mins Python Programming Languages Software Development analysis Generative AI won’t fix cloud migration You’ve probably heard how generative AI will solve all cloud migration problems. It’s not that simple. Generative AI could actually make it harder and more costly. By David Linthicum Jul 12, 2024 5 mins Generative AI Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing news HR professionals trust AI recommendations HireVue survey finds 73% of HR professionals trust AI to make candidate recommendations, while 75% of workers are opposed to AI making hiring decisions. By Paul Krill Jul 11, 2024 3 mins Technology Industry Careers how-to Safety off: Programming in Rust with `unsafe` What does it mean to write unsafe code in Rust, and what can you do (and not do) with the 'unsafe' keyword? The facts may surprise you. By Serdar Yegulalp Jul 11, 2024 8 mins Rust Programming Languages Software Development Resources Videos