Misuse of Code Coverage

PART A DUE: 11:59PM, Friday 12 February 2016

PART B DUE: 11:59PM, Sunday 14 February 2016

10 points


The goal of this assignment is to discuss the right way of using code coverage, and what are potential ways to misuse code coverage.

Part A (6 points)

  1. Various people such as Martin Fowler and Brian Marick have commented on how code coverage can be misused. Based on your own experience in industry or research, or after reading available literature, discuss the challenges that you may bave faced while using code coverage measures, or are likely to encounter if your team decided to use code coverage measures.

    Here is a reference in case you don't have a personal experience:

    • How to Misuse Code Coverage, Brian Marick, Link.

Part B (4 points)

  1. Respond to at least one other posting and discuss the ideas. (3 points)
  2. Prepare (as a group) a list containing all the ideas proposed in your group and post it to the main discussion board. (1 point)

Grading Policy

You must actively participate in the discussion to get a grade.