spockframework / spockframework/spock

getMessage() of ConditionNotSatisfiedError/SpockComparisonFailure should not include power assert output

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Description

Originally reported on Google Code with ID 123

In JUnit reports, getMessage() of the thrown exception is shown in a heading, and toString()
in an unformatted block. Therefore, the message should only contain "Condition not
satisfied: <source text>", but not the actual values.

Reported by pniederw on 2010-08-31 11:42:31

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Research direction

Start by tracing getMessage() on ConditionNotSatisfiedError and SpockComparisonFailure, then compare how JUnit reports use getMessage() and toString(). The finished behavior should keep only "Condition not satisfied: " in getMessage(), with power assert values excluded while remaining available through toString().

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
testing
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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