Code Coverage analysis Tool

RKTracer is a powerful code coverage analysis tool that helps you check the quality of your software tests—without changing a single line of your source code or logic. It supports all compilers, cross-compilers, and IDEs. Whether you’re doing unit testing, integration testing, functional testing, or system testing, RKTracer supports it all.

Save Time When You Update Your Code with Delta Code Coverage Report
When you update your software or add new features, you don’t need to run all your test cases again. RKTracer shows you exactly which parts of your code changed, and whether those parts are already covered by your current test cases. This is called delta code coverage, and it helps you

  • Focus only on tests that matter
  • Add new tests only when needed
  • Ensure every line of code is tested before release

Real-Time Code Coverage for Many Languages
RKTracer automatically collects code coverage and test coverage data while you run tests on a host machine, embedded target device, emulator, simulator, or live server. It supports many programming languages, including:

  • C, C++, CUDA, C#
  • Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Golang
  • Swift

You get real-time metrics on how much of your code is tested, which helps you understand if your software is ready to release.

Easy to Use—No Workflow Changes Needed
RKTracer is designed to fit right into your current setup. You don’t need to change your

  • Build system
  • Test scripts
  • Development tools

Just prefix the rktracer keyword to your build command and start collecting coverage data when you run tests.

Better Collaboration and Faster Testing
With RKTracer, developers and testers work better together. You can:

  • Find missing test cases quickly
  • Reduce overall test time
  • Make confident release decisions with accurate coverage reports

Advantages

  • Supports Multiple Languages
    Get code coverage metrics for many programming languages like C, C++, CUDA, C#, Golang, Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and more.
  • Simple to Use and Set Up
    No complex setup required. Just enable RKTracer in your IDE or add it as a prefix in your command line build. That’s it!
  • Cross-Platform Testing
    Generate code coverage for your tests on host machines, simulators, emulators, embedded devices, or live servers.
  • Smart Runtime Library Integration
    RKTracer automatically adds the right runtime library based on the compiler or cross-compiler. This saves time and avoids manual setup issues, especially for cross-platform builds.
  • Full Testing Coverage
    Works for all types of testing: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Functional Testing and System Testing
  • Multiple Code Coverage Types
    Get detailed insights with: Function Coverage , Statement Coverage,Branch Coverage, Condition Coverage, MC/DC Coverage and Multi-Condition Coverage
  • CI/CD Integration with CLI Support
    Easily integrate with popular tools like: Jenkins ,Azure DevOps, GitLab and Sonaqube
  • Merge Code Coverage Reports
    Combine coverage data from different test stages (unit, integration, functional, system) — even if your code has changed between tests.
  • Plugin for IAR embedded workbench, CCS IDE, Visual Studio IDE, Eclipse IDE, DS-5 IDE, Simplicity studio IDE, Keil uVision , Android studio IDE and many more. 
  • Easy-to-Read Reports
    HTML reports that are simple and visual, XML reports for CI tools and SonarQube plugin support for better analysis in dashboards..

Tool Integrations

  • C and C++ support for C89, C90, C95, C99, C11, C17, OpenMP, OpenACC, C++98, C++03, C++11, C++14, C++17, C++20.C++23
  • Supports Windows, Linux and Mac OS platforms.
  • Supports all compilers, cross-compilers, simulators,GPUs and embedded systems architectures.
  • Comes with a plugin for IDEs, Continuous integration.
  • Supports testing on host, simulator, emulator and embedded targets.
  • Generates reports in HTML,XML and many more.
  • Supports Command line integration.
  • Support for Jenkins, Azure Devops,Gitlab and SonarQube

RKTracer supports integration with Continuous Integration servers such as Jenkins and opens the doors to the distribution of tests across multiple test machines.

RKTracer enables users to execute various types of tests without having to learn new tools or its methods.

RKTracer automates the collection and management of code coverage data during testing, enabling users to easily discover untested parts of the program and calculate the resources required to increase testing effectiveness.

Legacy programs that include tests are often poorly documented and hardly ever examined for improvement as they grow. RKTracer generates code coverage statistics for individual application components simply by running the application or any tests included in legacy code, enabling you to determine the value of each test and detect duplicate tests.

How It Works

RKTracer isn’t just a code coverage tool — it’s a smart test coverage analysis solution that fits easily into your existing development environment and software testing tools.

Step 1: Integration with Build System

You don’t need to change your build system or source code or test setup.

  • Just enable the plugin in your IDE (like Visual Studio, Eclipse, IAR, CCS, etc.), or
  • Add rktracer as a prefix to your make or build command in the terminal
  • RKTracer will automatically attach itself to the compiler and linker.

Step 2: Code Instrumentation


When you build your software, RKTracer:

  • Takes the preprocessed source files from compiler
  • Adds instrumentation code to track what parts of your code are being tested
  • Sends the instrumented code to the compiler for final compilation

This happens behind the scenes — no changes are needed in your code manually.

Step 3: Runtime Library Integration


RKTracer also includes a runtime library.
This library:

  • Is added automatically during the build
  • Works based on your compiler or cross-compiler
  • Ensures test data is collected even on embedded devices, simulators, or servers

Step 4: Run Your Tests

Now, run your:

  • Unit tests
  • Integration tests
  • Functional tests
  • System tests

RKTracer collects test coverage data while tests are running on a host, target device, simulator, or server. It stores this data in a text file.

Step 5: Generate Code Coverage Reports

After running the tests, just run the rkresults command.You will get:

  • HTML reports – easy to view in a web browser
  • XML reports – for CI/CD tools and SonarQube
  • Detailed metrics like function coverage, branch coverage, MC/DC, and more

You can also generate delta coverage reports to check if newly added or modified code is tested.

Seamless and Continuous Integration

RKTracer supports:

  • CI tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps
  • Merge coverage reports from multiple test runs (even across code changes)
  • IDE plugins and command-line interface for flexible use

Summary: Why RKTracer Works So Well

  • No changes to your source code
  • Auto integration with any build system
  • Works on all platforms and compilers
  • Supports all test types
  • Gives real-time, detailed coverage reports

With RKTracer, you can release your software with confidence — knowing that your code is fully tested.

Don’t take our word for it. Try the RKTracer tool for a 30-day free trial?

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