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Himanshu Sheth
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4513
Language
English
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Summary

The article provides an in-depth guide on using assertions in NUnit with Selenium for C# testing, explaining how assertions differ from exceptions by checking conditions that should never occur versus those that might. It details the various types of constraints available in NUnit, such as Equal, Comparison, String, Condition, and Collection constraints, and provides examples of their usage in test scenarios. The article also highlights the benefits of using the NUnit framework, especially in Test Driven Development (TDD), and discusses the Arrange, Act, Assert (AAA) pattern for structuring tests. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of using cloud-based platforms like LambdaTest for cross-browser testing to enhance test coverage and efficiency, with practical examples of implementing NUnit asserts in Selenium automation testing on LambdaTest’s remote Selenium Grid. The author, Himanshu Sheth, shares his extensive experience in the field and encourages readers to contribute their frequently used NUnit asserts for collaborative learning.