[htfy96]

the downside of this is that companies with locked compiler versions won't be able to use the static analysis tool. Up-to-date compiler versions, according to my observation, is more like a privilege of BigTech and startups. Tons of firms are still using the bundled compiler in RHEL and only upgrade every 3-5 years, though in this case the off-tree decision more likely came from the intent of bypassing compiler repo code reviews for faster iteration (very typical at BigTech when you need KR every quarter)

[pjmlp]

Lint exists since 1979, they certainly have newer toolchains.

[secondcoming]

They can continue to use their existing analysis tools, no?