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Re:Stop requiring only one assertion per unit test: Multiple... by smhoff256 on Saturday November 05, 2022 @09:35AM (#33481321)
The reason for one assert pet test is that it forces you to test one thing at a time. It sets your mind in the mode of single responsibility.
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Re:Stop requiring only one assertion per unit test: Multiple... by marcosdumay on Saturday November 05, 2022 @10:33AM (#33481852)
And what is the gain from testing a single thing at a time?

On a specific case, what is the gain from not testing the pre and post-conditions of your important test?

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