Static Analysis is a method used in software development to analyze source code or binary code without running the program. By using various tools, developers can automate the detection of bugs, security vulnerabilities, or maintainability issues. This technique is vital for improving code quality, compliance with coding standards, and ensuring security from the outset of development. Static Analysis can be performed on different programming languages and typically includes checking code syntax, verifying adherence to coding standards, and identifying potential bugs that could result in runtime errors.