The Emergence of Large Language Models in Static Analysis: A First Look through Micro-Benchmarks

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2402.17679v1
• Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:53:53 GMT
• Title: The Emergence of Large Language Models in Static Analysis: A First Look through Micro-Benchmarks
• Authors: Ashwin Prasad Shivarpatna Venkatesh, Samkutty Sabu, Amir M. Mir, Sofia Reis, Eric Bodden
• Abstract summary: We investigate the role that current Large Language Models (LLMs) can play in improving callgraph analysis and type inference for Python programs. Our study reveals that LLMs show promising results in type inference, demonstrating higher accuracy than traditional methods, yet they exhibit limitations in callgraph analysis.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: The application of Large Language Models (LLMs) in software engineering, particularly in static analysis tasks, represents a paradigm shift in the field. In this paper, we investigate the role that current LLMs can play in improving callgraph analysis and type inference for Python programs. Using the PyCG, HeaderGen, and TypeEvalPy micro-benchmarks, we evaluate 26 LLMs, including OpenAI's GPT series and open-source models such as LLaMA. Our study reveals that LLMs show promising results in type inference, demonstrating higher accuracy than traditional methods, yet they exhibit limitations in callgraph analysis. This contrast emphasizes the need for specialized fine-tuning of LLMs to better suit specific static analysis tasks. Our findings provide a foundation for further research towards integrating LLMs for static analysis tasks.

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