Feature: Software and tools
So, as this year’s TrustInSoſt’s ‘2025
Today, teams are not just asking if software works, but whether it can fail at all. This is a trend that will define the next decade of software assurance
As hybrid codebases expose blind
spots, we are seeing modern system programming languages like Rust gaining traction, especially where safety and performance are important. Rust focuses on safety, speed and concurrency, but it is rarely used alone, which can introduce errors. Legacy programming languages like C and C++ are well established and widely used, but when combined with others it can introduce new risks. Te report captures developer concerns around mixed-language projects, where existing test pipelines oſten fall short. Te report also highlights another
crucial aspect among developers: those most invested in testing are also the most frustrated with the status quo. Tey’ve reached the limits of what traditional approaches can do, seeking better results from new ones.
Compliance sets the pace New industry standards are also pushing soſtware teams toward traceable, auditable testing processes, making it more than just a paperwork problem, but a technical one. Tis is also making tools that offer mathematical assurance more relevant than ever.
State of Soſtware Assurance Report’ highlights, there is a pivot from detection to prevention. Teams are not just asking if soſtware works, but whether it can fail at all. Tis is a trend that will define the next decade of soſtware assurance.
Code coverage is not a size that fits all Many agree that, in theory, the more code coverage there is, the better, even though this is not always evident in practice. In practice there are many factors affecting outcomes, including testing maturity, legacy systems and hardware-constrained environments. Testing time and effort vary greatly
depending on many factors in the code, making efficiency an ever-present factor when aiming to achieve quality and reliability. Different sectors are addressing these issues differently, and more can be learned from the report.
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