What is the difference between Static code analysis and code review?

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Published on 2012-03-26T04:57:20Z Indexed on 2012/03/26 5:40 UTC
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I just wanted to know what is the difference between static code analysis and code review. How these two are done? What are the tools available today for code review/ static analysis of PHP. I also like to know about good tools for any language code review.

Thanks in Advance. Xander Cage

Note: I am asking this because I was not able to understand the difference. Please, I expect some answers than "I am Mr.Geek and you asked an irrelevant bla bla..... this is closed". I know this sounds mean. But I am sorry.

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