utplassert

utplassert is a community-developed extension for Oracle PL/SQL that provides additional assertion helpers for the utPLSQL unit testing framework. It is designed to augment the core capabilities of utPLSQL by offering a broader set of checks and more expressive test statements, enabling developers to write clearer and more maintainable tests for database code.

The library typically offers a range of assertion utilities, including checks for equality and inequality, nullability, boolean conditions, and string pattern matching. It also aims to support more advanced scenarios such as numeric tolerance for floating-point comparisons, verification of collection or record contents, and tests that confirm specific exceptions are raised. In addition, utplassert commonly supports custom messages to improve test result reporting and debugging.

Usage and integration are straightforward for users already working with utPLSQL. After installing the package into the database, test procedures can invoke utplassert’s functions and procedures alongside standard utPLSQL tests. The results integrate with utPLSQL’s reporting and reporting reporters, providing a unified view of test outcomes, including detailed failure messages and context for easier diagnosis.

Development and ecosystem status are characterized by community involvement rather than formal corporate stewardship. The project is typically hosted on public code repositories, with documentation describing installation steps, available assertions, and compatibility notes. Because details such as API names and exact usage can vary across versions, users are advised to consult the repository corresponding to their utPLSQL version for precise instructions and examples.

See also: utPLSQL, unit testing, Oracle PL/SQL, test automation.