Dynamic Analysis
Dynamic analysis is a software testing and debugging technique that involves examining a program's behavior during execution, typically by running it with specific inputs or in particular environments. It focuses on observing runtime properties such as performance, memory usage, security vulnerabilities, and functional correctness. This contrasts with static analysis, which inspects code without executing it.
Developers should use dynamic analysis to identify bugs, security flaws, and performance issues that only manifest when code is running, such as memory leaks, race conditions, or input validation errors. It is essential for testing complex systems, ensuring software reliability in production-like scenarios, and meeting security compliance standards like OWASP guidelines.