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Code Coverage for Regression Tests (Manual/Auto)

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How to use code coverage during regression tests (auto/manual)
In this article, you will learn how to use code coverage to instrument DLLs or EXEs during regression tests (manual/auto) and generate reports based on that.
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Software Developer Datamatics Global Service Ltd.
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MCTS Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
MCPD Windows Framework 2.0
Working in Microsoft Dotnet Technologies more that 3 yrs.

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