Technical audit

How is your application constructed, how's the code setup and how's the architecture looking like?

When many companies develop fast technical debt is created, and there are little or no time to fix this. In the end this debt can become a burden. We can help you look thru what's needed to be done and suggest actions.

This service has been used by many companies as a good way of getting a third-party to review their code in M&A (merger and acquisition) processes, when a company is buying someone else or getting new investors in. It's an evaluation of their code quality.

A code audit is an in-depth review of the source code of a software application or system. It aims to identify any potential issues or areas for improvement in the codebase.

Code audits can be conducted for a variety of reasons, including to identify security vulnerabilities, improve code quality, assess the maintainability of a codebase, or as a due diligence measure when buying or selling a company.

There are several reasons why a code audit is an important service to consider:

1. Identify security vulnerabilities: One of the primary reasons for conducting a code audit is to identify and fix any security vulnerabilities in the codebase. Hackers can exploit vulnerabilities in software to gain unauthorized access to systems or steal sensitive data. By conducting a code audit, you can identify and fix these vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
   
   
2. Improve code quality: A code audit can also help identify areas of the codebase that may be difficult to maintain or understand. This can be due to poor coding practices, complex code structures, or outdated technologies. By identifying and addressing these issues, you can improve the overall quality of the codebase, making it easier to maintain and modify in the future.
   
   
3. Assess maintainability: A code audit can help you assess the maintainability of a codebase. This includes understanding how easy it is to add new features or modify existing ones, as well as how easy it is to find and fix bugs. A codebase that is difficult to maintain can be a significant burden on a development team, so it's important to identify any issues early on.
   
   
4. Due diligence: When buying or selling a company, it's important to understand the state of the company's software assets. A code audit can help you assess the quality and maintainability of the codebase, as well as identify any potential liabilities. This can be especially important if the company you're buying or selling has developed custom software that is critical to their business.

These are just a few of the benefits of conducting a code audit, but there are much more.

When should a code audit be conducted?

1. After a security breach: If your company has experienced a security breach, it's important to conduct a code audit to identify and fix any vulnerabilities that may have contributed to the breach.
   
   
2. Before launching a new product: Before launching a new software product, it's a good idea to conduct a code audit to ensure that the code is of high quality and free of any vulnerabilities that could compromise the security or reliability of the product.
   
   
3. Before buying or selling a company: As mentioned above, a code audit can be an important due diligence measure when buying or selling a company. It can help you understand the state of the company's software assets and identify any potential liabilities.
   
   
4. Periodically: Even if you haven't experienced a security breach or are not launching a new product, it's still a good idea to conduct periodic code audits to ensure that your codebase is in good shape. This can help you identify and fix any issues before they become a problem.

How is a code audit conducted?

1. Planning: The first step in a code audit is to plan the scope and objectives of the audit. This includes determining what parts of the codebase will be reviewed, what issues the audit will focus on, and how the results of the audit will be used.
   
   
2. Reviewing the code: The next step is to review the code itself. This can be done manually by a team of developers or with the help of automated tools. During the review, the team will look for issues such as security vulnerabilities, poor coding practices, and areas.

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