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In the fast-paced world of Agile and DevOps, where software is continuously built, tested, and deployed, maintaining quality without slowing down delivery can feel like walking a tightrope. That’s where code coverage comes in—a crucial metric that helps teams understand how much of their codebase is being tested and, more importantly, how confident they can be in each release.

At its core, code coverage measures the percentage of your source code executed during automated tests. In Agile environments, where iterative development and frequent releases are the norm, this metric ensures that every sprint moves forward without introducing regressions. It acts like a safety net—revealing untested areas early before they cause headaches in production.

In DevOps, the story goes a step further. Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines thrive on automation and trust. High code coverage ensures that every commit passing through the pipeline has been validated thoroughly. When integrated with CI/CD tools, coverage reports can even halt a deployment if testing standards aren’t met—helping maintain consistent code quality across rapid delivery cycles.

However, code coverage should never become a vanity metric. Hitting 100% coverage doesn’t guarantee bug-free software—it just means your code has been executed, not necessarily tested well. The goal is to achieve meaningful coverage, focusing on critical paths, business logic, and real-world user flows.

This is where platforms like Keploy make a real difference. Keploy automatically captures real API traffic and converts it into test cases and mocks, helping teams enhance coverage effortlessly without writing manual tests. It fits perfectly into Agile and DevOps workflows, boosting confidence while saving valuable developer time.