Brakeman
A static analysis security vulnerability scanner for Ruby on Rails applications
Overview:
Brakeman is a static analysis tool designed for Ruby on Rails applications, specifically focusing on identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities within the code base.
Features:
- Static analysis tool: Identifies security vulnerabilities in Ruby on Rails applications.
- Compatibility: Works with Rails versions 2.3.x to 7.x and Ruby syntax 2.0 and newer.
- Multiple output formats: Supports various output formats including text, html, json, and more.
- Debugging information: Provides detailed debugging information for code analysis.
- Configuration options: Allows customization of scanning options, skipping specific checks, and managing ignored warnings.
- Ruby on Rails
Ruby on Rails, often referred to as Rails, is an open-source web application framework written in Ruby. Known for its convention over configuration and don't repeat yourself (DRY) principles, Rails simplifies and accelerates the development of database-backed web applications.
