The JaCoCo Course is designed to provide participants with the necessary skills to implement code coverage analysis in their Java projects using JaCoCo, a powerful open-source toolkit for code coverage. The course covers the setup, configuration, and usage of JaCoCo, along with integrating it into continuous integration (CI) pipelines for automated code coverage reporting. Participants will also learn how to interpret coverage reports and improve the overall quality of their code.

High-Level Training Flow – JaCoCo Course

1. Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
   Assess participants' current knowledge of Java development, testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG), and their familiarity with code coverage tools. This analysis helps define course objectives and ensures the material matches their experience level.

2. Curriculum Finalization & Agenda Approval
   Confirm course modules, session schedules, and learning outcomes. Key topics typically include:

   • Introduction to JaCoCo and code coverage concepts

   • Installing and configuring JaCoCo in a Java project

   • Integrating JaCoCo with build tools (Maven, Gradle)

   • Generating and interpreting JaCoCo reports

   • Best practices for using code coverage metrics to improve code quality

   • Automating code coverage reports in CI/CD pipelines
     The agenda is reviewed and approved to ensure alignment with participants' needs.

3. Environment Setup
   Set up the necessary environment with the required tools, including:

   • Installing Java, Maven, Gradle, or IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse)

   • Configuring JaCoCo in a sample Java project

   • Setting up CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) for automation
     Ensure participants have access to the environment and repositories to practice JaCoCo integration.

4. Content Preparation
   Develop slides, demos, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples. Content will cover:

   • Overview of code coverage and its importance

   • Installing JaCoCo in Maven/Gradle projects

   • Running JaCoCo with unit tests

   • Understanding JaCoCo reports (HTML, XML, CSV)

   • Best practices for interpreting coverage metrics

   • Integrating JaCoCo with CI/CD pipelines for automated reporting

5. Training Delivery
   Conduct live sessions combining theory with hands-on exercises. Key sessions include:

   • Setting up JaCoCo in a Java project

   • Running tests with JaCoCo and generating coverage reports

   • Integrating JaCoCo with Maven/Gradle builds

   • Automating coverage reporting in Jenkins or other CI tools

   • Interpreting coverage metrics and using them to improve code quality

6. Daily Recap & Lab Review
   Summarize key concepts after each session, review completed exercises, and answer participant questions. This recap helps ensure that participants understand how to integrate JaCoCo into their workflow and how to interpret the generated coverage reports effectively.

7. Assessment & Project Submission
   Evaluate participants through quizzes, hands-on exercises, and a final project. The project will involve setting up JaCoCo in a Java project, writing tests, generating reports, and automating the entire process in a CI/CD pipeline.

8. Feedback Collection
   Gather feedback from participants on course content, delivery, pacing, and relevance of hands-on exercises. This feedback helps improve future sessions and ensures the training meets participants' learning objectives.

9. Post-Training Support
   Provide ongoing support via Q&A sessions, Slack/Telegram groups, or email. Participants can ask questions about setting up JaCoCo in different project environments or troubleshooting issues they face with coverage reporting.

10. Training Report Submission
    Document attendance, assessment results, project completion, and participant feedback. The final training report will outline participants' progress, their ability to integrate JaCoCo into their projects, and their readiness to use code coverage metrics in their development process.