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25.13. Code Coverage
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What is code coverage?
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Think about what percentage means in testing context.
- 2.
List one tool used for measuring code coverage.
Hint
Recall any tools mentioned in the lesson.
- 3.
What is the primary purpose of code coverage?
- To measure code execution
- To increase code size
- To monitor code performance
Hint
Think about the relationship between testing and code execution.
- 4.
True or False: High code coverage guarantees that the code is bug-free.
- True
- False
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Recall our discussions on quality versus coverage.
- 5.
Consider a situation where the code is 70% covered but crucial error handling is untested. What implications does this have for software quality?
Hint
Analyze how coverage might misrepresent safety if critical paths are neglected.
- 6.
You are tasked to improve the code coverage of an API which currently sits at 60%. Outline a strategy for identifying untested code.
Hint
Think about both automated tools and manual review processes to identify weaknesses.
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70%
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