spockframework / spockframework/spock

Extend exception hierarchy below SpockAssertionError, InvalidSpeckException, and SpeckExecutionException

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Description

Originally reported on Google Code with ID 32

Exception subclasses should reveal information beyond just the error message.

Reported by pniederw on 2009-06-28 21:42:41

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Research direction

Start by locating SpockAssertionError, InvalidSpeckException, and SpeckExecutionException in the repository and reviewing their current hierarchy and uses. Clarify which error-specific information each exception should expose beyond its message, then verify that the resulting hierarchy preserves the intended behavior across the affected testing framework paths.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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