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Run Coverage on Tests

10 months ago
  • #testing
  • #coverage
  • #python
  • Running coverage on tests helps identify issues like duplicated test function names that prevent tests from running.
  • Example one shows how duplicated test names can lead to tests being skipped, which coverage reports can highlight.
  • Example two demonstrates a subtle bug where a generator is consumed prematurely, revealed by coverage tools like Codecov.
  • Coverage tools can uncover hidden issues in test code, ensuring all tests are executed and potential bugs are caught.