Explore the practical aspects of managing deviations in safety-critical software development through this 22-minute conference talk from the Vector Code Quality Symposium 2024. Learn when it's acceptable to break coding rules, understand what constitutes a valid deviation, and discover proper documentation techniques for maintaining compliance. Examine how static analysis tools can effectively support deviation management by tracking exceptions, removing redundant suppressions, and generating complete, auditable compliance reports. Gain insights into transparent reporting practices essential for regulatory compliance and understand the balance between strict rule adherence and practical development needs in safety-critical environments.