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On 2014-11-29 01:30, Steven D'Aprano wrote:
[snip]
> I stress that assertions aren't a replacement for unit testing, but they
> compliment unit testing: assertions can help cover code missed by your unit
> tests, and check that your unit tests are correct.
>
[snip]

I think you meant "complement". :-)