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Programming Research Limited

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Programming Research Limited
IndustryComputer software, Software testing
Headquarters,
United Kingdom
Key people
Paul Blundell, CEO
ProductsHigh Integrity C++, QA·C, QA·C++
ParentPerforce
Websitewww.prqa.com

Programming Research Limited (PRQA) was a United Kingdom-based developer of code quality management software for embedded software, which included the static program analysis tools QA·C and QA·C++, now known as Helix QAC. It created the High Integrity C++ software coding standard. In May 2018, the company was acquired by Minneapolis, MN–based Perforce, and its products were renamed.[1]

Key Tools by PRQA

  • QA·C: Static analysis for C code.
  • QA·C++: Static analysis for C++ code.
  • QA·Verify: A central platform for managing quality across teams and projects.
  • QA·Framework: For enterprise-level static analysis and reporting.

These tools were widely adopted in safety-critical industries like automotive, aerospace, and medical devices.

References

  1. ^ "Clearlake-backed Perforce Software acquires Programming Research". pehub.com. 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2018-07-09.