Programming Research Limited (PRQA) was a

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-based developer of code quality management software for embedded software, which included the

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tools QA·C and QA·C++, now known as Helix QAC. It created the High Integrity C++ software coding standard. In May 2018, the company was acquired by

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based Perforce, and its products were renamed.

Key Tools by PRQA

* QA·C: Static analysis for C code. * QA·C++: Static analysis for C++ code. * QA·Verify: A central platform for managing quality across teams and projects. * QA·Framework: For enterprise-level static analysis and reporting. These tools were widely adopted in safety-critical industries like automotive, aerospace, and medical devices.

References

External links

Programming Research Limited website
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