{"id":2178,"date":"2025-04-23T08:56:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cppdepend.com\/blog\/?p=2178"},"modified":"2025-04-23T09:01:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T09:01:30","slug":"new-cppdepend-major-version-2025-helps-you-keep-your-c-code-safe-and-clean-with-misra-c-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cppdepend.com\/blog\/new-cppdepend-major-version-2025-helps-you-keep-your-c-code-safe-and-clean-with-misra-c-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"New CppDepend Major Version 2025 Helps You Keep Your C++ Code Safe and Clean with MISRA C++ 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cppdepend.com\/cppdepend-version-2025\">CppDepend 2025<\/a> is here \u2014 and it&#8217;s built to help you take control of modern C++ development with <strong>MISRA C++ 2023<\/strong> support fully integrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a time where projects are growing rapidly and AI-generated code is entering the picture, ensuring <strong>code safety, readability, and compliance<\/strong> has never been more critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest version of CppDepend empowers teams to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Validate C++ code against MISRA C++ 2023<br>\u2705 Catch risky or non-compliant patterns early<br>\u2705 Enforce clean code principles across large teams<br>\u2705 Automate compliance checks in CI\/CD pipelines<br>\u2705 Gain clarity and control over both human and AI-generated code<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re working in automotive, embedded, finance, or any C++-heavy industry, <strong>CppDepend 2025 + MISRA C++ 2023<\/strong> is your foundation for safe, clean, and future-proof C++.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cppdepend.com\/assets\/img\/cppdepend2025\/misra23.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MISRA C++:2023<\/strong> is the latest update of the MISRA (Motor Industry Software Reliability Association) standard for safe and secure C++ programming. 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