[cmake] utilities

[Raffaello]

checks, linting, compiler cache....

https://cliutils.gitlab.io/modern-cmake/chapters/features/utilities.html

• [x] scan-build cmake
• [x] scan-build make (cmake build)
• [x] clang-tidy
• [x] cpplint
• [x] cppcheck - [ ] cppdepend (not free)
• [x] codechecker
• [x] clang-check
• [x] clang-format

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• [x] consider to add a scan-build job in azure
• [x] consider to add a cpplint job in azure

[Raffaello]

this one seems very interesting also for the clang analysis tools aspect that still missing:

https://interrupt.memfault.com/blog/arm-cortexm-with-llvm-clang

Interrupt

Better Firmware with LLVM/Clang

An overview of how to compile an ARM Cortex-M based project with LLVM/Clang and an exploration of the neat features available in the toolchain such as static analysis to identify memory leaks and deadlocks

[Raffaello]

the scan-build at the moment i don't see any benefits to put it in a CI job....

[Raffaello]

no real use of cppcheck in ci at the moment. compiler warnings are enough.

[Raffaello]

clang-tidy similar to comiler warnings no real use at all.

simpler cli usage with python script: https://www.kdab.com/clang-tidy-part-1-modernize-source-code-using-c11c14/

KDAB

Clang-Tidy, part 1: Modernize your source code using C++11/C++14 - KDAB

This blog series will introduce the clang-tidy utility from the Clang/LLVM project and show how to use it to automatically refactor C++ source code and integrate with your build system, as well as how to use the tool on other platforms than Unices. Motivation: The joy of legacy code bases C++11 added a significant amount of new C++ language features …

[Raffaello]

cpplint could be added, if only i am able to find a way to personlize it, some linting violation i would like to be possible :godmode:

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codacy is doing already some of those linting....