JetBrains dotCover

dotCover is a code coverage tool developed by JetBrains Inc. It helps developers track how thoroughly their .NET code is tested by providing coverage analysis and highlighting lines of code that have been covered by tests.

dotCover integrates with popular .NET development environments, such as Visual Studio and Rider, to collect coverage data during test execution. It uses various techniques, including instrumentation and profiling, to track which parts of the codebase are executed by tests.

dotCover primarily supports code coverage for .NET applications written in C#, VB.NET, F#, and other .NET Framework languages. However, it can also provide limited coverage information for mixed-language solutions that include non-.NET code.

Yes, dotCover can be integrated into CI pipelines as part of the build and testing process. It can generate coverage reports that help developers and teams assess the quality of their test suites and identify areas of the codebase that require further testing.

Yes, dotCover supports several popular unit testing frameworks for .NET, including MSTest and xUnit, in addition to NUnit. Developers can configure dotCover to work seamlessly with their preferred framework in order to measure code coverage during test runs.

While dotCover primarily focuses on code coverage analysis, JetBrains also provides another tool called dotTrace that specializes in performance profiling for .NET applications. dotCover can be used alongside dotTrace to gather code coverage data during performance profiling sessions.

dotCover provides different metrics to measure code coverage, including statement coverage, branch coverage, and method coverage. These metrics help developers understand how thoroughly different parts of their codebase are exercised by tests.

Yes, dotCover supports third-party plugins in supported environments. Developers can extend dotCover's functionality by installing compatible plugins from the JetBrains Plugin Repository or by developing custom plugins using the provided API.

dotCover is primarily built for Windows and integrates tightly with Visual Studio and Rider. While there is no official version of dotCover for macOS or Linux, it might be possible to run it through virtualization or compatibility layers.

No, dotCover is not available as a standalone tool. It is bundled as part of JetBrains' software development suites, such as ReSharper Ultimate or the All Products Pack. These suites combine multiple JetBrains tools into an integrated development environment.