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Throughout the semester we discussed Unit Testing with JUnit. Show how to implement rudimentary assertions with conditional blocks, e.g., using if(condition), in place of assertions.

Consider the development of an ftp (file transfer) client, a tool that you should be familiar with, having used it since Unix Couse.

Write a functional requirement that you might expect to find in a Software Requirements Specification for this program.

Write a non-functional requirement that you might expect to find in a Software Requirements Specification for this program.

Write a user story that would contribute towards the fulfillment of the functional requirement you listed in part 1.

Briefly (i.e., in no more than 2 sentences) describe the benefit(s) of using Hamcrest (i.e., "assertThat" and associated matchers) over "assertTrue", "assertFalse" and "assertEquals."

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In the context of unit testing within Java, particularly when using JUnit, developers often utilize assertions to validate code behavior. However, in scenarios where assertions are unavailable or undesirable—such as in alternative testing frameworks or in runtime conditions—rudimentary assertions can be crafted using simple conditional statements like if statements. For example, instead of using assertEquals(expected, actual), a developer might write:

if (expected != actual) {


throw new AssertionError("Values do not match");


}

This approach checks a condition explicitly and throws an exception if the condition fails, mimicking assertion behavior. Though rudimentary, this method provides a basic safety check in environments lacking native assertion support or when custom handling is necessary.

Regarding the development of an FTP client— a widely used tool facilitating file transfers over networks—certain requirements are essential. A typical functional requirement might state: "The FTP client shall allow users to connect securely to a server, upload and download files, and terminate sessions upon request." This defines the core operational behaviors expected of the system.

A non-functional requirement often pertains to quality attributes like usability, performance, or security. An example would be: "The FTP client shall provide a response time of less than 2 seconds for all file transfer requests under typical network conditions, ensuring efficient performance." This sets performance expectations that influence overall system quality.

A user story contributing to fulfilling the functional requirement could be: "As a user, I want to select a file from my local system and upload it to a remote server so that I can share documents with colleagues." This narrative captures a typical user goal aligned with the core file transfer capabilities.

Using Hamcrest's assertThat and matchers offers significant benefits over traditional assertions like assertTrue or assertEquals. Specifically, it enhances test readability by allowing more expressive and natural language constructs, making tests easier to understand and maintain. Additionally, Hamcrest matchers provide more precise failure messages, facilitating faster diagnosis of issues based on the specific expectations that were not met (Barański, 2013; Flanagan, 2019).

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