SQLite with gcov Coverage

关于

Provides expert guidance on instrumenting C/C++ builds for code coverage analysis, specifically focusing on SQLite and similar projects using gcov. It addresses the critical challenge of absolute path embedding in gcov artifacts by offering strategies like in-place builds, environment variable redirection via GCOV_PREFIX, and symbolic links. This skill is essential for developers needing to verify test coverage, troubleshoot missing .gcda files, or ensure instrumentation works correctly across different installation directories and build environments.

主要功能

• Guidance on using GCOV_PREFIX and GCOV_PREFIX_STRIP for runtime data redirection
• Troubleshooting protocols for common pitfalls like missing .gcda files and permission issues
• Detailed verification workflows for both compile-time artifacts and runtime behavior
• Implementation strategies for gcov path mechanics and absolute path embedding
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• Best practices for compiler flags and optimization levels to ensure coverage accuracy

使用场景

• Optimizing build pipelines to persist coverage metadata during CI/CD
• Setting up code coverage for C-based database engines or libraries
• Debugging why coverage reports are missing data after moving binaries