BoundsChecker

BoundsChecker was a software tool developed by NuMega Technologies, later acquired by Compuware. It was designed to help software developers detect memory errors and other runtime bugs in their C and C++ applications. The primary function of BoundsChecker was to identify issues such as buffer overflows, memory leaks, use of uninitialized memory, and invalid pointer access.

The tool operated by instrumenting the application's code during the compilation or linking phase. This instrumentation allowed BoundsChecker to monitor memory access and detect violations of memory boundaries. When such a violation occurred, BoundsChecker would report the error, providing details about the location in the source code, the type of error, and the call stack at the time of the incident. This information was invaluable for debugging complex memory-related problems that are often difficult to track down using traditional debugging methods.

BoundsChecker was known for its ability to catch a wide range of memory-related defects, which are common sources of instability and security vulnerabilities in software. By automating the detection of these errors, it aimed to improve the reliability and security of C and C++ programs. The tool was widely used by developers in various industries for its effectiveness in identifying and helping to resolve critical runtime issues. Its capabilities contributed to the overall process of software quality assurance.