What is code coverage limitation?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

High coverage doesn't guarantee bug-free code.

Deep explanation

Coverage only measures execution, not correctness or quality of assertions.

Real-world example

100% coverage but failing production due to logic error.

Common mistakes

  • Focusing only on metrics.

Follow-up questions

  • What is meaningful coverage?
  • Can coverage be misleading?

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