Spike PHPCoverage is a free software designed to analyze code coverage in a PHP app's test suite. It provides accurate measurements and reporting for developers to improve their code quality.
The tool also comes equipped with an extensible reporting mechanism and a standard HTML report that displays both summary and detailed information about an application's code coverage. Users have the option to specify which directories and files they want to include or exclude from a coverage measurement.
Spike PHPCoverage is compatible with PHP 5.0 and newer and uses the Xdebug Extension to gather coverage data. The only requirements for using this software are PHP (Version 5 branch) and Xdebug 2.0.0beta1
The latest release of Spike PHPCoverage offers a new feature that allows users to combine several remote recordings into a single coverage report. This makes it easier for individuals to run multiple tests on a PHP website and merge the recordings into one report. The remote code coverage sample has also been updated with a sample use case.
Additionally, the new version of Spike PHPCoverage comes with a stripped-down version of the XML_Parser PEAR module and Xdebug binaries. The installation process has been simplified, making it easier for users to get started with the software. Several bugs have been fixed, especially in the report generation area.
Overall, Spike PHPCoverage is a powerful tool that allows users to accurately measure and report code coverage for their PHP applications. It offers an array of features that make it easy to use and provides detailed reports that help users understand the code coverage of their applications.
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