Coverage.py
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| Fact | Coverage.py | gcov |
|---|---|---|
| Branch coverage | The tool can measure whether alternative branch paths were executed. | The --branch-probabilities option reports branch frequencies in the output file and branch summary information on standard output. |
| Intended users | The documentation presents Coverage.py as a tool for people measuring Python test effectiveness by seeing which code tests exercise and which they miss. | The documentation describes software developers using coverage results with test suites to find where additional tests are needed. |
| Purpose | Coverage.py measures which parts of Python programs ran and identifies executable code that did not run, commonly to gauge test effectiveness. | gcov is a test coverage program used with GCC to find untested parts of programs and guide code optimization. |
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Coverage.py is for developers measuring how much of their Python code their tests exercise. Its report formats and dynamic contexts can help teams inspect coverage in different ways.
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gcov is for developers using GCC who want coverage information alongside test suites to find areas needing more tests. It can also help investigate execution time with gprof.