Postconditions
Definition
Postconditions are conditions or requirements that must hold true after a certain action or function has been executed. They define what should be expected as a result of running the code.
Analogy
Imagine ordering food at a restaurant. The postcondition would be receiving your meal exactly as you ordered it - hot, delicious, and complete with all the ingredients you requested. If any of these postconditions aren't met, something went wrong in the process.
Related terms
Preconditions: Preconditions are conditions or requirements that must be met before executing an action or function. They ensure that necessary conditions are in place for correct code execution.
Invariants: Invariants refer to properties or conditions that remain unchanged throughout program execution, even after actions have been performed.
Test cases: Test cases are specific inputs and expected outputs used to verify whether software functions correctly according to its specifications.
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