What is Istanbul?

Achieving simplified JavaScript test coverage is possible with Istanbul, which enhances your ES5 and ES2015+ code by integrating line counters to measure the extent of your unit tests in covering the codebase. The nyc command-line interface works seamlessly with a variety of JavaScript testing frameworks, including tap, mocha, and AVA. By employing babel-plugin-Istanbul, you gain robust support for ES6/ES2015+, ensuring compatibility with popular JavaScript testing tools. Additionally, nyc’s command-line functionalities allow for the instrumentation of subprocesses, providing more comprehensive coverage insights. Integrating coverage into mocha tests is straightforward; simply add nyc as a prefix to your test command. Moreover, nyc's instrument command can be used to prepare source files even beyond the immediate scope of your unit tests. When running a test script, nyc conveniently lists all Node processes spawned during the execution. While nyc typically defaults to Istanbul's text reporter, you also have the option to select different reporting formats to better meet your requirements. Overall, nyc significantly simplifies the journey toward achieving extensive test coverage for JavaScript applications, enabling developers to enhance code quality with ease while ensuring that best practices are followed throughout the testing process. This functionality ultimately fosters a more efficient development workflow, making it easier to maintain high standards in code reliability and performance.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, Istanbul provides an API

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Istanbul
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
istanbul.js.org

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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