No Assertions

Definition:

• Tests that have no assertions and require the manual verification of log outputs

Also Known As:

• Assertionless Test

Code Example:

IResult result = format.execute();
System.out.println(result.size());
Iterator iter = result.iterator();

while (iter.hasNext()) {
  IResult r = (IResult) iter.next();
  System.out.println(r.getMessage());
}

References:

Quality attributes

• - Code Example

• - Cause and Effect

• - Frequency

• - Refactoring

• Bad tests, good tests

• Categorising Test Smells

• Improving Student Testing Practices through a Lightweight Checklist Intervention.

• Smells of Testing (signs your tests are bad)