Java Assertion

Java Assertions are a debugging feature used to test assumptions in code. They are primarily used to identify and fix bugs during development by verifying that certain conditions hold true.

Key Points:

1. Syntax:
   javaassert condition : “Error message”;
2. Purpose:
   • Validate assumptions during runtime.
   • Typically used for testing and debugging, not for production code.
3. Enable/Disable:
   • Assertions are disabled by default and can be enabled with the -ea JVM option.
     Example:                                                                                 bashjava -ea MyClass
4. Examples:
   javaint x = -1;

assert x >= 0 : “x must be non-negative”;

Advantages:

• Helps catch logical errors early.
• Improves code quality and reliability during development.