Implementation of Calculating Code Coverage While Testing the Compiler

[Sahil2004]

Description

We need to implement a system to calculate code coverage while testing the compiler. This system should provide insights into which parts of the compiler codebase are exercised by the test suite, helping identify untested areas and improving the overall robustness and reliability of the compiler.

Requirements

1. Coverage Tool Integration:

   • Integrate a code coverage tool compatible with the compiler's codebase.
   • Ensure the tool can generate detailed coverage reports.

2. Test Suite Instrumentation:

   • Instrument the test suite to collect coverage data during test execution.
   • Ensure minimal impact on test performance while collecting coverage information.

3. Report Generation:

   • Develop functionality to generate human-readable coverage reports.
   • Include metrics such as line coverage, function coverage, and branch coverage.

4. Visualization:

   • Implement visualization tools to help understand coverage data.
   • Provide visual insights into which parts of the codebase are covered and which are not.

5. Automation:

   • Automate the process of running tests and collecting coverage data.
   • Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to provide continuous coverage monitoring.

Tasks

1. Coverage Tool Integration

   • [ ] Identify and integrate a suitable code coverage tool for the compiler codebase.
   • [ ] Ensure the tool supports the programming languages and frameworks used in the compiler.

2. Test Suite Instrumentation

   • [ ] Modify the test suite to collect coverage data.
   • [ ] Ensure coverage data is collected for all relevant parts of the codebase.
   • [ ] Minimize the performance impact of coverage instrumentation.

3. Report Generation

   • [ ] Implement functionality to generate detailed coverage reports.
   • [ ] Include metrics such as line, function, and branch coverage.
   • [ ] Ensure reports are easy to understand and actionable.

4. Visualization

   • [ ] Develop tools to visualize coverage data.
   • [ ] Provide insights into covered and uncovered areas of the codebase.
   • [ ] Implement interactive features to explore coverage details.

5. Automation

   • [ ] Automate the process of running tests and collecting coverage data.
   • [ ] Integrate coverage collection with CI/CD pipelines.
   • [ ] Ensure continuous monitoring and reporting of code coverage.

Additional Information

• Target Applications: The coverage system should be applicable to the entire compiler codebase.
• Performance Metrics: Measure and report metrics such as coverage percentage, test execution time, and impact on performance.
• Flexibility: Ensure the coverage system can be easily adapted to changes in the codebase and test suite.

References

• Code Coverage Tools
• Best Practices for Code Coverage
• Continuous Integration and Coverage

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Please comment if you have any suggestions or questions regarding this implementation plan.

[Kanwar5714]

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[Sahil2004]

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Alright. You are assigned this issue. Looking forward to a PR asap following all the guidelines :)

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