bzfs-improve-code-coverage

Testing & Quality

Improve code coverage in this repository with project-approved coverage commands and meaningful test additions. Use when asked to increase coverage, identify uncovered branches/functions, or report before-vs-after coverage percentages.

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bzfs Improve Code Coverage

Outcome

Improve code coverage meaningfully by adding high-value tests for critical uncovered logic paths and reporting measurable results.

Workflow

Measure baseline coverage:

export bzfs_test_mode="${bzfs_test_mode-unit}"  # use existing bzfs_test_mode if defined
python3 -m coverage run -m bzfs_tests.test_all  # run the tests to gather coverage data
python3 -m coverage xml                         # generate an XML coverage report
cat coverage.xml                                # view the XML report to identify uncovered lines/branches

Identify critical gaps:
- Use coverage.xml to identify key logic branches or functions that lack tests.
Add high-value tests:
- Prioritize adding tests for those areas rather than chasing minor unused lines.
- Focus on adding meaningful high-value tests: Do not add low-value tests just to increase a coverage percentage.
Re-run measurement with the same commands and compare results.
Report results:
- State the before vs. after coverage percentage so the impact is clear.
- Summarize which critical branches/functions are now covered.