June 14, 2023, 11:30 a.m. | Supratip Banerjee

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Introduction


In today's digital landscape, the security of your codebase is paramount to safeguard your applications and protect user data. Static application security testing (SAST) is a powerful technique that helps identify vulnerabilities in your code early in the development process. By understanding and mitigating SAST vulnerabilities, you can fortify your codebase against potential threats.


In this article, we will explore the concept of SAST, discuss common vulnerabilities it can detect, provide practical examples of how to identify and mitigate …

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