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+# Coverage requirement configuration for falcon, enforced in CIVET testing
+#
+# Valid configuration options:
+# - require_new: Requires this percentage of coverage for new lines added
+# - require_total: Requires this percentage of total coverage
+# - warn_new: Warns below this percentage of coverage for new lines added
+
+[default]
+require_total = 85
+warn_new = 90