Parasoft’s New C/C++test 2025.1 Update Targets the Sweet Spot Between Safety, Security, and AI
In safety-critical software, “good enough” doesn’t cut it—and Parasoft knows it. The global software testing leader has unveiled C/C++test 2025.1, its most robust release yet, aimed squarely at developers building embedded systems where failure is not an option: think aircraft, autonomous vehicles, medical devices, and rail systems.
The update blends decades of Parasoft’s static and dynamic testing expertise with fresh features tailored to today’s regulatory, security, and AI-driven environments. From early MISRA C:2025 support to AI documentation assistants and better security rule coverage, the latest release is designed to make software safer, smarter, and simpler to maintain—without bogging devs down in compliance red tape.
“We’re meeting the growing demands of safety and security while enabling modern software practices,” said Igor Kirilenko, Chief Product Officer at Parasoft.
What’s New—and Why It Matters
1. First-Mover Advantage on MISRA C:2025
Parasoft is among the first to fully support MISRA C:2025, an incremental but meaningful upgrade from the 2023 guidelines. The new standard removes outdated rules and streamlines compliance while clarifying how AI-generated code should be evaluated—no shortcuts here.
By aligning early with the latest safety guidance, Parasoft is helping dev teams avoid late-stage surprises, reduce certification delays, and sidestep regulatory fines.
2. AI-Powered Documentation Assistant
Getting stuck in user manuals is so 2020. The new AI assistant makes natural language querying of documentation a breeze, helping developers quickly surface answers to task-specific questions. It’s a subtle but practical way to boost productivity and reduce the learning curve—especially for newer engineers onboarding into regulated environments.
And it’s not just a gimmick: this new AI tool complements Parasoft’s GenAI agent, already embedded in Microsoft CoPilot and VS Code, giving teams cross-platform AI support to squash code issues fast.
3. Expanded Security Testing with 70+ New Rules
Security isn’t optional. With 70 new static analysis rules targeting Common Weakness Enumerations (CWEs), Parasoft C/C++test now digs deeper into potential vulnerabilities like memory corruption and logic flaws. These improvements support standards like ISO 21434 and IEC 62304, giving devs a better shot at fixing bugs early—when it’s cheaper and less painful.
4. Smarter Multi-Standard Compliance
Switching from AUTOSAR to MISRA C++, or juggling both? Parasoft now reuses suppressions across equivalent rule IDs in different standards. That means less time re-tagging the same violations under different names and more time writing actual code. This intelligent reuse helps teams protect past compliance investments while staying nimble across evolving standards.
5. TÜV-Certified GoogleTest Support Coming Soon
Many devs use GoogleTest, but it’s often a non-starter in regulated industries due to certification gaps. Parasoft plans to bridge that gap with a TÜV-certified version of GoogleTest via a future release of C/C++test CT—promising a rare blend of open-source agility and industrial-strength compliance.
Why This Update Stands Out
Parasoft isn’t just adding bells and whistles. It’s solving real pain points: the friction of migrating to new standards, the mental load of deciphering documentation, and the high cost of discovering bugs too late. By integrating AI where it makes sense—and avoiding fluff—the update brings welcome clarity to a space often tangled in bureaucracy.
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