They are generally used by developers as part of development process.They do not involve actual input and output.They do not test the actual execution of the software.Static tools are extension to compiler technology.They can help the developers understand the structure of code.
The different static tools are:
1.Path Tests : They are used to find unused code.
2.Flow Analyzers : They ensure consistency in data flow from input to output.
3.Coverage Analyzers : It ensures all logical paths are tested.
4.Interface Analyzers : It monitors the effect of passing data between modules.
