CHAPTER 10
Assertions
In this chapter, you will learn:
- What an assertion is in Java
- How to use assertions in Java programs
- How to enable and disable assertions
- How to check the status of an assertion
What Is an Assertion?
The literal meaning of assertion is to state something in a strong, confident, and forceful way. When you assert “something,” you believe that “something” to be true. Note that asserting “something” does not make that “something” always true. It simply means that chances are very high (or you are confident) that “something” is true. Sometimes you may be wrong and that “something” may be false, even if you assert it to be true. ...
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