How can I exclude certain files from pytest coverage?

How can I exclude certain files from pytest coverage?

You can exclude files from pytest coverage by using the --omit option in the command line. For example, pytest --cov=my_package --cov-report=html --omit='my_package/excluded_file.py'.

Can I exclude multiple files at once?

Yes, you can exclude multiple files by separating them with commas. For example: --omit='file1.py,file2.py'.

What if I want to exclude an entire directory?

To exclude an entire directory, you can use a wildcard. For example: --omit='my_package/tests/*' will exclude all files in the tests directory.

Is there a way to set exclusions in a configuration file?

Yes, you can set exclusions in a .coveragerc file under the [report] section using the omit option.