Your First Day with CodeStax
This guide walks you through everything you need to do on your first day — from creating your account to reviewing real scan results. By the end, you’ll have a fully configured workspace with automated security scanning.
The 5-Minute Setup
What Gets Scanned
CodeStax runs six security and quality engines on every scan:
Understanding Your Dashboard
After your first scan completes, your dashboard shows:
| Section | What It Tells You |
|---|---|
| Security Score | Overall security posture (0-100). Aim for 80+ |
| Severity Breakdown | Count of Critical, High, Medium, and Low findings |
| Scan History | Timeline of all scans with status and duration |
| Top Issues | Most impactful findings sorted by severity and exploitability |
| Code Health | Quality metrics including complexity, dead code, and duplication |
Recommended Next Steps
Once you’re comfortable with the basics:
- Set up quality gates — Define minimum standards for your codebase
- Configure PR reviews — Get automated feedback on every pull request
- Invite your team — Add developers, leads, and stakeholders
- Configure quality tools — Fine-tune Radon, Vulture, and jscpd thresholds
- Set up notifications — Get alerted on critical findings