Re: [boost] smart assert (was: ENFORCE/ better assertion technique)

From: John Torjo (john_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-05-25 05:16:10

> > Basically, it's possible to create your own assert handler.
>  > I did not have time to look over the test framework, but with some help
from
>  > you, when the library is ready, I can provide such a (handler)
function.
>
> Or from someone who understands the test library internals - I took a look
> at the BOOST_CHECK macros before writing the below, and couldn't find the
> function that does the actual work.

Ok. Will ask, when time comes ;-)

Best,
John
>
> Darren
>
> P.S. I won't be able to do anything in the next three weeks, but if no-one
> has taken up the challenge I'll have another go then.
>
>
>
> John Torjo wrote:
> >
> >>>>>Following on from that, there seems some overlap between your
proposed
> >>>>>asserts and Boost.Test's BOOST_CHECK_() macros. I wonder if it would
be
> >>>>>possible to have an assert handler for use in the unit test
framework,
> >>>>>and
> >>>>>then I can use SMART_ASSERT() in both main code and in test code and
> >>>>>only have to learn one syntax.
> >>>
> >>>Indeed you can! Take a look at the things I've developed so far.
> >>
> >>I didn't see anything specifically for this (i.e. something that updates
> >
> > the
> >
> >>number of failed/passed tests, and doesn't prompt the user).
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > Best,
> > John
> >
> >
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