In a Code Scanning workflow, what type of results are uploaded after analysis?

• A. The workflow uploads SARIF results.
• B. The workflow uploads XML results.
• C. The workflow uploads CSV results.
• D. The workflow uploads plain text logs.

Answer: (A)

Code Scanning uploads results in a standardized format designed for static analysis findings. This format is SARIF (Static Analysis Results Interoperability Format), a JSON-based standard that lets different tools report their findings in a consistent structure. By uploading SARIF, the workflow enables GitHub to parse, display, and correlate issues across tools with details like rule IDs, severities, messages, and exact locations in the code. XML, CSV, or plain text logs don’t provide the same structured, interoperable schema needed for automated ingestion and a unified Code Scanning Alerts experience.