Using assertions I could be pretty much sure that certain conditions would never never ever verify :) I couldn't do that with tests though. tests make sure that something happens. assertions make sure that something doesn't happen. On 3/6/06, E. Saynatkari <none / none.net> wrote: > The goal is to be reasonably certain that the program behaves > as defined by the tests. This is aided by the granular and > gradual evolution of the tests. You can never really be sure > of anything. -- -- Chiaroscuro -- Liquid Development: http://feeds.feedburner.com/LiquidDevelopment