What Is Source Code Scanning?
Source code scanning (or static code analysis) is a technique used to inspect your application’s codebase for potential security issues, vulnerabilities, and bad coding patterns — before the code is ever deployed.
It’s like a code reviewer that never sleeps.
Why Source Code Scanning Matters
- 🐞 Find bugs before they become exploits
- 🔐 Detect insecure functions and misconfigurations
- 📦 Prevent leaking secrets or credentials
- 📊 Improve code quality and consistency
- 📁 Ensure compliance with coding standards
If you’re pushing code regularly, you should be scanning regularly.
AllStak Makes It Easy
With AllStak, scanning your code is as simple as uploading it or connecting your repo:
- ✅ Upload zipped source code directly from the dashboard
- ✅ Automatic scan for risky patterns, functions, and libraries
- ✅ Detect usage of unsafe functions, hardcoded secrets, and outdated dependencies
- ✅ Get a clean, readable report showing severity levels
- ✅ No need to install any tools locally
We handle the scanning — you stay focused on building.
When Should You Run a Code Scan?
- Before deploying to production
- During CI/CD pipelines
- When working with external contributors
- After refactoring or major changes
- As part of routine security audits
How to Use AllStak for Code Scanning
- Log in to your AllStak dashboard
- Go to the Source Code Scan section
- Upload your code or select from connected repositories
- View detailed scan results within minutes
You’ll see potential vulnerabilities, grouped by severity, along with recommendations on how to fix them.
Final Thoughts
Vulnerabilities in your source code are like cracks in the foundation.
They might not be obvious — but one day, they’ll break.
With AllStak, you can fix them before they go live.
