assertion
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
A Boolean expression that is expected to evaluate to true if and only if the software executes correctly.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
A check in test code that verifies an expected condition is true.
Look Closer
The 'should equal' or 'should be true' statements that determine test pass/fail.
The Bottom Line
Code that declares what must be true for the test to pass.
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