org.hamcrest
Class CoreMatchers

java.lang.Object
  org.hamcrest.CoreMatchers

public class CoreMatchers
extends Object

Constructor Summary

CoreMatchers()

Method Summary

static <T> Matcher<T>	allOf(Iterable<Matcher<? super T>> matchers) Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> Matcher<T>	allOf(Matcher<? super T>... matchers) Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> Matcher<T>	allOf(Matcher<T> first, Matcher<? super T> second) Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> Matcher<T>	allOf(Matcher<T> first, Matcher<? super T> second, Matcher<? super T> third) Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> Matcher<T>	allOf(Matcher<T> first, Matcher<? super T> second, Matcher<? super T> third, Matcher<? super T> fourth) Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> Matcher<T>	allOf(Matcher<T> first, Matcher<? super T> second, Matcher<? super T> third, Matcher<? super T> fourth, Matcher<? super T> fifth) Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> Matcher<T>	allOf(Matcher<T> first, Matcher<? super T> second, Matcher<? super T> third, Matcher<? super T> fourth, Matcher<? super T> fifth, Matcher<? super T> sixth) Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> Matcher<T>	any(Class<T> type) Is the value an instance of a particular type? Use this version to make generics conform, for example in the JMock clause with(any(Thing.class))
static <T> AnyOf<T>	anyOf(Iterable<Matcher<? super T>> matchers) Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> AnyOf<T>	anyOf(Matcher<? super T>... matchers) Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> AnyOf<T>	anyOf(Matcher<T> first, Matcher<? super T> second) Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> AnyOf<T>	anyOf(Matcher<T> first, Matcher<? super T> second, Matcher<? super T> third) Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> AnyOf<T>	anyOf(Matcher<T> first, Matcher<? super T> second, Matcher<? super T> third, Matcher<? super T> fourth) Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> AnyOf<T>	anyOf(Matcher<T> first, Matcher<? super T> second, Matcher<? super T> third, Matcher<? super T> fourth, Matcher<? super T> fifth) Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> AnyOf<T>	anyOf(Matcher<T> first, Matcher<? super T> second, Matcher<? super T> third, Matcher<? super T> fourth, Matcher<? super T> fifth, Matcher<? super T> sixth) Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.
static <T> Matcher<T>	anything() This matcher always evaluates to true.
static <T> Matcher<T>	anything(String description) This matcher always evaluates to true.
static <LHS> CombinableMatcher<LHS>	both(Matcher<? super LHS> matcher) This is useful for fluently combining matchers that must both pass.
static Matcher<String>	containsString(String substring)
static <T> Matcher<T>	describedAs(String description, Matcher<T> matcher, Object... values) Wraps an existing matcher and overrides the description when it fails.
static <LHS> CombinableMatcher<LHS>	either(Matcher<? super LHS> matcher) This is useful for fluently combining matchers where either may pass, for example:
static Matcher<String>	endsWith(String substring)
static <T> Matcher<? super T>	equalTo(T operand) Is the value equal to another value, as tested by the Object.equals(java.lang.Object) invokedMethod?
static <U> Matcher<Iterable<U>>	everyItem(Matcher<U> itemMatcher)
static <T> Matcher<Iterable<? super T>>	hasItem(Matcher<? super T> elementMatcher)
static <T> Matcher<Iterable<? super T>>	hasItem(T element)
static <T> Matcher<Iterable<T>>	hasItems(Matcher<? super T>... elementMatchers)
static <T> Matcher<Iterable<T>>	hasItems(T... elements)
static <T> Matcher<T>	instanceOf(Class<?> type) Is the value an instance of a particular type? This version assumes no relationship between the required type and the signature of the method that sets it up, for example in assertThat(anObject, instanceOf(Thing.class));
static <T> Matcher<? super T>	is(Class<T> type) This is a shortcut to the frequently used is(instanceOf(SomeClass.class)).
static <T> Matcher<T>	is(Matcher<T> matcher) Decorates another Matcher, retaining the behavior but allowing tests to be slightly more expressive.
static <T> Matcher<? super T>	is(T value) This is a shortcut to the frequently used is(equalTo(x)).
static <T> Matcher<T>	not(Matcher<T> matcher) Inverts the rule.
static <T> Matcher<? super T>	not(T value) This is a shortcut to the frequently used not(equalTo(x)).
static <T> Matcher<T>	notNullValue() Matches if value is not null.
static <T> Matcher<T>	notNullValue(Class<T> type) Matches if value is not null.
static <T> Matcher<T>	nullValue() Matches if value is null.
static <T> Matcher<T>	nullValue(Class<T> type) Matches if value is null.
static <T> Matcher<T>	sameInstance(T object) Creates a new instance of IsSame
static Matcher<String>	startsWith(String substring)

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Constructor Detail

CoreMatchers

public CoreMatchers()

Method Detail

allOf

public static <T> Matcher<T> allOf(Matcher<T> first,
                                   Matcher<? super T> second)

Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

allOf

public static <T> Matcher<T> allOf(Matcher<T> first,
                                   Matcher<? super T> second,
                                   Matcher<? super T> third)

Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

allOf

public static <T> Matcher<T> allOf(Matcher<T> first,
                                   Matcher<? super T> second,
                                   Matcher<? super T> third,
                                   Matcher<? super T> fourth)

Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

allOf

public static <T> Matcher<T> allOf(Matcher<T> first,
                                   Matcher<? super T> second,
                                   Matcher<? super T> third,
                                   Matcher<? super T> fourth,
                                   Matcher<? super T> fifth)

Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

allOf

public static <T> Matcher<T> allOf(Matcher<T> first,
                                   Matcher<? super T> second,
                                   Matcher<? super T> third,
                                   Matcher<? super T> fourth,
                                   Matcher<? super T> fifth,
                                   Matcher<? super T> sixth)

Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

allOf

public static <T> Matcher<T> allOf(Iterable<Matcher<? super T>> matchers)

Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

allOf

public static <T> Matcher<T> allOf(Matcher<? super T>... matchers)

Evaluates to true only if ALL of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

anyOf

public static <T> AnyOf<T> anyOf(Matcher<T> first,
                                 Matcher<? super T> second,
                                 Matcher<? super T> third,
                                 Matcher<? super T> fourth)

Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

anyOf

public static <T> AnyOf<T> anyOf(Matcher<T> first,
                                 Matcher<? super T> second)

Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

anyOf

public static <T> AnyOf<T> anyOf(Matcher<T> first,
                                 Matcher<? super T> second,
                                 Matcher<? super T> third)

Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

anyOf

public static <T> AnyOf<T> anyOf(Matcher<? super T>... matchers)

Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

anyOf

public static <T> AnyOf<T> anyOf(Matcher<T> first,
                                 Matcher<? super T> second,
                                 Matcher<? super T> third,
                                 Matcher<? super T> fourth,
                                 Matcher<? super T> fifth)

Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

anyOf

public static <T> AnyOf<T> anyOf(Matcher<T> first,
                                 Matcher<? super T> second,
                                 Matcher<? super T> third,
                                 Matcher<? super T> fourth,
                                 Matcher<? super T> fifth,
                                 Matcher<? super T> sixth)

Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

anyOf

public static <T> AnyOf<T> anyOf(Iterable<Matcher<? super T>> matchers)

Evaluates to true if ANY of the passed in matchers evaluate to true.

both

public static <LHS> CombinableMatcher<LHS> both(Matcher<? super LHS> matcher)

This is useful for fluently combining matchers that must both pass. For example:

 assertThat(string, both(containsString("a")).and(containsString("b")));
 

either

public static <LHS> CombinableMatcher<LHS> either(Matcher<? super LHS> matcher)

This is useful for fluently combining matchers where either may pass, for example:

 assertThat(string, both(containsString("a")).and(containsString("b")));
 

describedAs

public static <T> Matcher<T> describedAs(String description,
                                         Matcher<T> matcher,
                                         Object... values)

Wraps an existing matcher and overrides the description when it fails.

everyItem

public static <U> Matcher<Iterable<U>> everyItem(Matcher<U> itemMatcher)

Parameters:

itemMatcher - A matcher to apply to every element in a collection.

Returns:

Evaluates to TRUE for a collection in which every item matches itemMatcher

is

public static <T> Matcher<T> is(Matcher<T> matcher)

Decorates another Matcher, retaining the behavior but allowing tests to be slightly more expressive. For example: assertThat(cheese, equalTo(smelly)) vs. assertThat(cheese, is(equalTo(smelly)))

is

public static <T> Matcher<? super T> is(T value)

This is a shortcut to the frequently used is(equalTo(x)). For example: assertThat(cheese, is(equalTo(smelly))) vs. assertThat(cheese, is(smelly))

is

public static <T> Matcher<? super T> is(Class<T> type)

This is a shortcut to the frequently used is(instanceOf(SomeClass.class)). For example: assertThat(cheese, is(instanceOf(Cheddar.class))) vs. assertThat(cheese, is(Cheddar.class))

anything

public static <T> Matcher<T> anything()

This matcher always evaluates to true.

anything

public static <T> Matcher<T> anything(String description)

This matcher always evaluates to true.

Parameters:

description - A meaningful string used when describing itself.

hasItem

public static <T> Matcher<Iterable<? super T>> hasItem(T element)

hasItem

public static <T> Matcher<Iterable<? super T>> hasItem(Matcher<? super T> elementMatcher)

hasItems

public static <T> Matcher<Iterable<T>> hasItems(Matcher<? super T>... elementMatchers)

hasItems

public static <T> Matcher<Iterable<T>> hasItems(T... elements)

equalTo

public static <T> Matcher<? super T> equalTo(T operand)

Is the value equal to another value, as tested by the Object.equals(java.lang.Object) invokedMethod?

any

public static <T> Matcher<T> any(Class<T> type)

Is the value an instance of a particular type? Use this version to make generics conform, for example in the JMock clause with(any(Thing.class))

instanceOf

public static <T> Matcher<T> instanceOf(Class<?> type)

Is the value an instance of a particular type? This version assumes no relationship between the required type and the signature of the method that sets it up, for example in assertThat(anObject, instanceOf(Thing.class));

not

public static <T> Matcher<T> not(Matcher<T> matcher)

Inverts the rule.

not

public static <T> Matcher<? super T> not(T value)

This is a shortcut to the frequently used not(equalTo(x)). For example: assertThat(cheese, is(not(equalTo(smelly)))) vs. assertThat(cheese, is(not(smelly)))

nullValue

public static <T> Matcher<T> nullValue()

Matches if value is null.

nullValue

public static <T> Matcher<T> nullValue(Class<T> type)

Matches if value is null. With type inference.

notNullValue

public static <T> Matcher<T> notNullValue()

Matches if value is not null.

notNullValue

public static <T> Matcher<T> notNullValue(Class<T> type)

Matches if value is not null. With type inference.

sameInstance

public static <T> Matcher<T> sameInstance(T object)

Creates a new instance of IsSame

Parameters:

object - The predicate evaluates to true only when the argument is this object.

containsString

public static Matcher<String> containsString(String substring)

startsWith

public static Matcher<String> startsWith(String substring)

endsWith

public static Matcher<String> endsWith(String substring)