What is a static analyzer and linters?

A static analyzer is a tool that checks the source code of a program without executing it, identifying potential errors, vulnerabilities, style violations, and other issues.

Linters are a type of static analyzers focused on checking code compliance with specific style and syntax rules. They help maintain a consistent code style and prevent common errors.

An example of using a linter in Python is pylint or flake8, which analyze the code and output warnings and errors:

flake8 my_script.py

This helps improve code quality and makes it easier to maintain.