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Python Python Testing Covering Your Bases Using Coverage

Ollie Webster
Ollie Webster
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Posted by Ollie Webster
Ollie Webster
5,035 Points

"Aim for 100%, or better."

Can you really get more than 100% coverage or is this a Kennethism?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,198 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,198 Points

Kenneth was known for injecting humor in his presentations, and it's too bad you can't see his face as he says that.

But the more practical advice is what he says at about 4:25 in the video: "Generally, you want to aim for about 90% or better".

Ollie Webster
Ollie Webster
5,035 Points
Ollie Webster
Ollie Webster
5,035 Points

Ah, I just rechecked at at 4:56 he says: "It's never a bad thing, though, to hit 100% or better"

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,198 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,198 Points

Yes, I found where he says "100%" near the end, and revised my answer accordingly.