Java.lang.AssertionError Best Practices
Assertion errors in Java are like your code's internal alarm system. When an AssertionError goes off, it signals that a fundamental assumption you made about your program's state is no longer true. It's your code telling you, “Hey, this isn't supposed to happen!" Unlike exceptions that might handle predictable runtime issues (like a file not found), an AssertionError specifically flags a breakdown in your code's internal logic or design assumptions.