Security should be a priority from the start of any project. In the Elixir ecosystem, we have excellent tools to help catch security vulnerabilities early in development. Two essential tools are Sobelow for static security analysis and Mix Audit for dependency vulnerability checking.
Maintaining code quality is essential for any project that aims to be maintainable and scalable. In the Elixir ecosystem, Credo is the go-to static code analysis tool that helps enforce consistency and catch potential issues before they become problems.
Credo analyzes your code for readability, refactoring opportunities, software design suggestions, and common mistakes. It’s like having an experienced Elixir developer review your code automatically.
Getting started on my project I wanted to make sure I had a solid foundation in place. One of the first things I wanted to do was setup test coverage to maintain confidence in my code.