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Static testing (as distinct from dynamic testing) is a form of software testing that involves a systematic examination of the software code and documentation without execution of the code. It may be conducted manually or through the use of specialized software testing tools. There are several types of static testing such as code analysis, code reviews, structured walk-throughs, informal reviews, and software inspections.
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O’Regan, G. (2019). Static Testing. In: Concise Guide to Software Testing. Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28494-7_4
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