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Description
LuaCov serves as a straightforward coverage analysis tool for Lua scripts. By running a Lua script with the luacov module activated, it produces a statistics file detailing the execution count for each line within the script and its associated modules. This statistics file is then processed by the luacov command-line tool to create a report, enabling users to identify untraversed code paths, which is essential for assessing the thoroughness of a test suite. The tool offers a variety of configuration options, with the default settings found in src/luacov/defaults.lua, representing the global defaults. For those needing project-specific configurations, they can create a Lua script that either sets options as global variables or returns a table containing specific options, saving this file as .luacov in the project directory where luacov is executed. For instance, such a configuration could specify that only the foo module and its associated submodules should be included in the coverage analysis, indicating that these are located within the src directory. This flexibility allows developers to fine-tune their coverage analysis to better align with their project needs.
Description
A standalone driver compatible with CodeCoverage for PHP is known as PCOV. When PCOV is not configured, it will search for directories named src, lib, or app in the current working directory sequentially; if none of these are located, it defaults to using the current directory, which can lead to inefficient use of resources by storing coverage data for the entire test suite. If the PCOV configuration includes test code, it is advisable to utilize the exclude command to optimize resource usage. To prevent the unnecessary allocation of additional memory arenas for traces and control flow graphs, PCOV should be adjusted based on the memory demands of the test suite. Furthermore, to avoid table reallocations, the PCOV setting should exceed the total number of files being tested, including all test files. It's important to note that interoperability with Xdebug is not achievable. Internally, PCOV overrides the executor function, which can disrupt any extension or SAPI that attempts to do the same. Notably, PCOV operates at zero cost, allowing code to execute at full speed, thus enhancing performance without additional overhead. This efficiency makes it a valuable tool for developers looking to maintain high performance while ensuring effective code coverage.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
LuaCov
Website
github.com/lunarmodules/luacov
Vendor Details
Company Name
PCOV
Website
github.com/krakjoe/pcov