Why the Name 'assert' in JUnit OR Android Test Cases?

Issue

I am trying to get my hands dirty with testing in Android. Came with many terms like assertEquals, ViewAssertion, assertThat etc from many testing frameworks.

But, always wondered why this name assert ? Searched on internet, but nothing got into my head.

Hope, somebody explain me in simple English.

Solution

From the Merriam-Webster online dictionary:

Definition of assert
to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively

So, when you call something like assertEquals(input1, input2), you are simply stating that the two inputs are logically equal.

Answered By - Tim Biegeleisen