ASSERT Yourself !

Liberally use ASSERT macros within your code. If your system doesn't already have an ASSERT macros mechanism, develop one and use it.

An ASSERT(expression) macro will

• Under a "Debug" flag generate code comparable to

if (FALSE == expression) then

output a warning, trap to a debugger etc.

endif

• Without a "Debug" flag generates absolutely no code.
• Expressions should have NO side-effects since they are compiled out in release mode.

Ref: Chap 2, Assert Yourself, Writing Solid Code by Steve Maguire