Shape analysis (program analysis)

Shape analysis is like solving a puzzle. A puzzle piece can have a different shape like a circle, triangle, square, or any other shape. Similarly, in computer programs, there are different shapes of code, like loops, conditions, functions, and more.

Just like how we put the puzzle pieces together to form a complete picture, shape analysis helps us understand how different pieces of code work together to form a program.

This analysis helps us find out if there are any problems in our code, like bugs or errors, and can help us make better programs that work correctly.

Imagine you have a toy robot made of different parts, like arms, legs, and a head. Each part has its own shape, and they all fit together in a certain way to make the robot whole. But sometimes, the parts might not fit together properly, and the robot might fall apart.

Shape analysis helps us check if the parts are fitting together correctly and if the robot is working properly. We can make sure that all the parts are in the right place and doing their job, so the robot works perfectly.

In the same way, shape analysis helps us make sure that our code is working correctly by checking if all the pieces fit together properly and if the program is doing what we want it to do.