Table of contents 1. Using an "assert" Statement in Python? 1.1 Syntax of the "assert" Statement 1.2 Examples of Assert 2. Debugging with "assert" 2.1 Basic Usage of "assert" in Debugging 2.2 Tips Using "assert" 3. How to Handle Assertion Errors in Python? 3.1 Log the Assertion Errors 3.2 Be Specific about the "Assertion Message" 4. Testing with "assert" 5. When to Avoid Using "assert" ? 5.1 Production Error Handling: 5.2 Performance-Critical Code 6. Conditional Compilation and Disabling "assert" 7. Summary and Conclusion Related Articles