Code Audits That Protect Your Investment
Technical debt is often invisible until it begins to affect performance, customer experience or the pace of change.
Understanding the codebase
A digital platform can appear polished while technical debt, fragile dependencies, security issues or accessibility barriers make it harder to operate and change.
Skywire performs a structured assessment of the agreed scope, which may include architecture, code quality, performance, security and accessibility. Findings are supported with evidence, prioritised by risk and business impact, and accompanied by practical remediation options.
What we assess
Performance
- Core Web Vitals and runtime behaviour
- Server and application response
- Assets and caching
- Database and integration performance
Security
- OWASP criteria
- Authentication and authorisation
- Data handling and input validation
- Dependency and configuration risk
Code quality
- Architecture and patterns
- Tests and documentation
- Maintainability
- Technical debt and delivery risk
Accessibility
- WCAG 2.2 criteria
- Screen reader and keyboard behaviour
- Colour contrast
- Semantic structure and ARIA implementation
What our clients say
“The team brought exceptional expertise, commitment and creativity to every stage of the process.”
Jade Forrester Canary Wharf Group
Frequently Asked
What does a code audit deliver?
The scope and output are agreed at the start. A typical audit report records findings by severity, supporting evidence, likely impact and recommended remediation. It may also include an executive readout, effort ranges and a prioritised technical roadmap.
How long does a code audit take?
The timeline depends on the size of the codebase, platform access and the areas being assessed. A focused review may take a small number of weeks, while a broader platform audit can take longer. We confirm the scope, access needs and reporting dates before work begins.
Do you need access to our codebase?
Code audits usually require read access to the relevant repositories and may also require configuration, infrastructure or runtime information. Access, confidentiality, storage and deletion requirements are agreed before the audit and reflected in the working process.
Can you fix the issues you find?
Yes. Skywire can plan and implement remediation or support internal teams and existing partners. Remediation is scoped separately, with priorities based on risk, dependencies and the wider roadmap.
Why do luxury brands need code audits?
A code audit provides a clearer view of platform risk, maintainability and delivery constraints. It can be useful when inheriting a platform, preparing for investment or migration, investigating recurring issues or establishing a prioritised improvement plan.
Discuss a code audit with Skywire.
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