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Using tests as a debugging tool for logic errors


Learn how to use Java unit tests to detect and debug logic errors. Improve your code quality by turning test failures into clear insights for faster problem-solving.

In Java development, logic errors constitute a unique class of defects where code executes flawlessly according to its written instructions while systematically violating business requirements. Traditional debugging techniques often prove inadequate for these conceptual mismatches, necessitating a paradigm where test cases become verification protocols for operational semantics. The above code compiles successfully but systematically excludes the last transaction which is a classic off-by-one error that unit tests can detect through completeness verification.

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