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unicorn/consistent-assert Pedantic

🛠️ An auto-fix is available for this rule.

What it does

Enforces consistent usage of the assert module.

Why is this bad?

Inconsistent usage of the assert module can make code harder to follow and understand.

assert.ok(...) is preferred as it makes the intent of the assertion clearer.

Examples

Examples of incorrect code for this rule:

import assert from "node:assert";

assert(divide(10, 2) === 5);

Examples of correct code for this rule:

import assert from "node:assert";

assert.ok(divide(10, 2) === 5);

How to use

To enable this rule using the config file or in the CLI, you can use:

Config (.oxlintrc.json)

{
  "rules": {
    "unicorn/consistent-assert": "error"
  }
}

CLI

oxlint --deny unicorn/consistent-assert

References

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