The software company is developing a social network platform akin to Instagram, but the team is struggling with ensuring the application's security. Static Measuring Software is a technique used to assess software quality, including security, through pre$-$run source code analysis. Your task is to develop a formula that can analyze the source code of the social network platform software and generate a security rating between $1$ and $10,$ where a higher value signifies better quality. A detailed explanation for your decisions in creating this formula is crucial.