Version: 5.9

Core Matchers

Matchers provided by the kotest-assertions-core module.

General
`obj.shouldBe(other)`	General purpose assertion that the given obj and other are both equal
`obj::prop.shouldHaveValue(other)`	General purpose assertion on a property value printing information of the property on failure.
`expr.shouldBeTrue()`	Convenience assertion that the expression is true. Equivalent to `expr.shouldBe(true)`
`expr.shouldBeFalse()`	Convenience assertion that the expression is false. Equivalent to `expr.shouldBe(false)`
`shouldThrow<T> { block }`	General purpose construct that asserts that the block throws a `T` Throwable or a subtype of `T`
`shouldThrowExactly<T> { block }`	General purpose construct that asserts that the block throws exactly `T`
`shouldThrowAny { block }`	General purpose construct that asserts that the block throws a Throwable of any type
`shouldThrowMessage(message) { block }`	Verifies that a block of code throws any Throwable with given message

Types
`obj.shouldBeSameInstanceAs(other)`	Compares objects by identity, that is, they are the same exact reference.
`obj.shouldBeTypeOf<T>()`	Asserts that the given reference is exactly of type T. Subclass will fail. Ie, `1 should beOfType<Number>` would fail because although 1 is a Number, the runtime type is not Number.
`obj.shouldBeInstanceOf<T>()`	Asserts that the given reference is of type T or a subclass of T.
`obj.shouldHaveAnnotation(annotationClass)`	Asserts that the object has an annotation of the given type.
`obj.shouldBeNull()`	Asserts that a given reference is null.

Comparables
`comp.shouldBeLessThan(other)`	Uses `compareTo` to verify that `comp` is less than `other`
`comp.shouldBeLessThanOrEqualTo(other)`	Uses `compareTo` to verify that `comp` is less than or equal to `other`
`comp.shouldBeEqualComparingTo(other)`	Uses `compareTo` to verify that `comp` is equal to `other`
`comp.shouldBeEqualComparingTo(other, comparator)`	Uses `comparator.compare` to verify that `comp` is equal to `other`
`comp.shouldBeGreaterThan(other)`	Uses `compareTo` to verify that `comp` is greater than `other`
`comp.shouldBeGreaterThanOrEqualTo(other)`	Uses `compareTo` to verify that `comp` is greater than or equal to `other`

Iterator
`iterator.shouldBeEmpty()`	Asserts that the iterator does not have a next value.
`iterator.shouldHaveNext()`	Asserts that the iterator has a next value

Maps
`map.shouldContain("key", "value")`	Asserts that the map contains the mapping "key" to "value"
`map.shouldContainAll(other)`	Asserts that the map contains all the pairs from the given map.
`map.shouldContainExactly(other)`	Asserts that the map contains exactly the pairs from given map, and no extra.
`map.shouldContainKey(key)`	Asserts that the map contains a key called `key` with any value
`map.shouldContainKeys(keys)`	Asserts that the map contains mappings for all the given keys.
`map.shouldContainValue(value)`	Asserts that the map contains at least one mapping where the value is `value`.
`map.shouldContainValues(values)`	Asserts that the map contains all the given values.
`map.shouldBeEmpty()`	Asserts that this map is empty.
`map.shouldMatchAll("k1" to {it shouldBe "v1"}, "k2" to {it shouldBe "v2"}, ...)`	Asserts that all the entries in the map can be matched with the provided matchers, extra keys in the map are ignored.
`map.shouldMatchExactly("k1" to {it shouldBe "v1"}, "k2" to {it shouldBe "v2"}, ...)`	Asserts that the entries in the map can be exactly matched with the provided matchers.

Strings
`str.shouldBeBlank()`	Asserts that the string contains only whitespace, or is empty.
`str.shouldBeEmpty()`	Asserts that the string has length zero.
`str.shouldBeLowerCase()`	Asserts that the string is all in lower case.
`str.shouldBeUpperCase()`	Asserts that the string is all in upper case.
`str.shouldContain("substr")`	Asserts that the string includes the given substring. The substring can be equal to the string. This matcher is case sensitive. To make this case insensitive use shouldContainIgnoringCase().
`str.shouldContain(regex)`	Asserts that the string includes the given regular expression.
`str.shouldContainADigit()`	Asserts that the string contains at least one digit.
`str.shouldContainIgnoringCase(substring)`	Asserts that the string contains the substring ignoring case.
`str.shouldContainOnlyDigits()`	Asserts that the string contains only digits, or is empty.
`str.shouldBeInteger([radix])`	Asserts that the string contains an integer and returns it.
`str.shouldContainOnlyOnce(substring)`	Asserts that the string contains the substring exactly once.
`str.shouldEndWith("suffix")`	Asserts that the string ends with the given suffix. The suffix can be equal to the string. This matcher is case sensitive. To make this case insensitive call `toLowerCase()` on the value before the matcher.
`str.shouldHaveLength(length)`	Asserts that the string has the given length.
`str.shouldHaveLineCount(count)`	Asserts that the string contains the given number of lines. Similar to `str.split("\n").length.shouldBe(n)`
`str.shouldHaveMaxLength(max)`	Asserts that the string is no longer than the given max length.
`str.shouldHaveMinLength(min)`	Asserts that the string is no shorter than the given min length.
`str.shouldHaveSameLengthAs(anotherString)`	Asserts that the string has the same length as another string.
`str.shouldMatch(regex)`	Asserts that the string fully matches the given regex.
`str.shouldStartWith("prefix")`	Asserts that the string starts with the given prefix. The prefix can be equal to the string. This matcher is case sensitive. To make this case insensitive call `toLowerCase()` on the value before the matcher.
`str.shouldBeEqualIgnoringCase(other)`	Asserts that the string is equal to another string ignoring case.
`str.shouldBeTruthy()`	Asserts that the string is truthy. Truthy is one of the followings: ["true", "yes", "y", "1"]
`str.shouldBeFalsy()`	Asserts that the string is falsy. Falsy is one of the followings: ["false", "no", "n", "0"]

Integers
`int.shouldBeBetween(x, y)`	Asserts that the integer is between x and y, inclusive on both x and y
`int.shouldBeLessThan(n)`	Asserts that the integer is less than the given value n
`int.shouldBeLessThanOrEqual(n)`	Asserts that the integer is less or equal to than the given value n
`int.shouldBeGreaterThan(n)`	Asserts that the integer is greater than the given value n
`int.shouldBeGreaterThanOrEqual(n)`	Asserts that the integer is greater than or equal to the given value n
`int.shouldBeEven()`	Asserts that the integer is even.
`int.shouldBeOdd()`	Asserts that the integer is odd.
`int.shouldBeInRange(range)`	Asserts that the integer is included in the given range.
`int.shouldBeZero()`	Asserts that the integer is zero

Longs
`long.shouldBeBetween(x, y)`	Asserts that the long is between x and y, inclusive on both x and y
`long.shouldBeLessThan(n)`	Asserts that the long is less than the given value n
`long.shouldBeLessThanOrEqual(n)`	Asserts that the long is less or equal to than the given value n
`long.shouldBeGreaterThan(n)`	Asserts that the long is greater than the given value n
`long.shouldBeGreaterThanOrEqual(n)`	Asserts that the long is greater than or equal to the given value n
`long.shouldBeInRange(range)`	Asserts that the long is included in the given range.
`long.shouldBeEven()`	Asserts that the long is even.
`long.shouldBeOdd()`	Asserts that the long is odd.
`long.shouldBeZero()`	Asserts that the long is zero

Doubles or Floats
`double.shouldBe(value plusOrMinus(tolerance))`	Asserts that the double is equal to the given value within a tolerance range. This is the recommended way of testing for double equality.
`double.shouldBeBetween(x, y)`	Asserts that the double is between x and y, inclusive on both x and y
`double.shouldBeLessThan(n)`	Asserts that the double is less than the given value n
`double.shouldBeLessThanOrEqual(n)`	Asserts that the double is less or equal to than the given value n
`double.shouldBeGreaterThan(n)`	Asserts that the double is greater than the given value n
`double.shouldBeGreaterThanOrEqual(n)`	Asserts that the double is greater than or equal to the given value n
`double.shouldBePositive()`	Asserts that the double is positive
`double.shouldBeNegative()`	Asserts that the double is negative
`double.shouldBePositiveInfinity()`	Asserts that the double is positive infinity
`double.shouldBeNegativeInfinity()`	Asserts that the double is negative infinity
`double.shouldBeNaN()`	Asserts that the double is the Not-a-Number constant NaN
`double.shouldBeZero()`	Asserts that the double is zero

BigDecimal
`bigDecimal.shouldHavePrecision(n)`	Asserts that the bigDecimal precision is equals than the given value n
`bigDecimal.shouldHaveScale(n)`	Asserts that the bigDecimal scale is equals than the given value n
`bigDecimal.shouldBePositive()`	Asserts that the bigDecimal is positive
`bigDecimal.shouldBeNegative()`	Asserts that the bigDecimal is negative
`bigDecimal.shouldNotBePositive()`	Asserts that the bigDecimal is not positive
`bigDecimal.shouldNotBeNegative()`	Asserts that the bigDecimal is not negative
`bigDecimal.shouldBeZero()`	Asserts that the bigDecimal is zero
`bigDecimal.shouldBeLessThan(n)`	Asserts that the bigDecimal is less than the given value n
`bigDecimal.shouldBeLessThanOrEquals(n)`	Asserts that the bigDecimal is less than or equ
`bigDecimal.shouldBeGreaterThan(n)`	Asserts that the bigDecimal is greater than the given value n
`bigDecimal.shouldBeGreaterThanOrEquals(n)`	Asserts that the bigDecimal is greater than or equals to the given value n
`bigDecimal.shouldBeInRange(r)`	Asserts that the bigDecimal is in the given range

Channels
`channel.shouldReceiveWithin(duration)`	Asserts that the channel should receive within duration
`channel.shouldReceiveNoElementsWithin(duration)`	Asserts that the channel should not receive any elements within duration
`channel.shouldHaveSize(n)`	Asserts that the channel should receive exactly n elements before closing
`channel.shouldReceiveAtLeast(n)`	Asserts that the channel should receive >= n elements
`channel.shouldReceiveAtMost(n)`	Asserts that the channel should receive <=n elements before closing
`channel.shouldBeClosed()`	Asserts that the channel is closed
`channel.shouldBeOpen()`	Asserts that the channel is open
`channel.shouldBeEmpty()`	Asserts that the channel is empty

URIs
`uri.shouldHaveAuthority(fragment)`	Asserts that the uri has the given authority.
`uri.shouldHaveFragment(fragment)`	Asserts that the uri has the given fragment.
`uri.shouldHaveHost(scheme)`	Asserts that the uri has the given hostname.
`uri.shouldHaveParameter(scheme)`	Asserts that the uri's query string contains the given parameter.
`uri.shouldHavePath(scheme)`	Asserts that the uri has the given path.
`uri.shouldHavePort(scheme)`	Asserts that the uri has the given port.
`uri.shouldHaveQuery(fragment)`	Asserts that the uri has the given query.
`uri.shouldHaveScheme(scheme)`	Asserts that the uri has the given scheme.

Files
`file.shouldBeAbsolute()`	Asserts that the file represents an absolute path.
`file.shouldBeADirectory()`	Asserts that the file denotes a directory.
`file.shouldBeAFile()`	Asserts that the file denotes a file.
`file.shouldBeCanonical()`	Asserts that the file is in canonical format.
`file.shouldBeEmpty()`	Asserts that the file exists but is empty.
`file.shouldBeExecutable()`	Asserts that the file is executable by the current process.
`file.shouldBeHidden()`	Asserts that the file exists on disk and is a hidden file.
`file.shouldBeReadable()`	Asserts that the file is readable by the current process.
`file.shouldBeRelative()`	Asserts that the file represents a relative path.
`file.shouldBeSmaller(file)`	Asserts that this file is smaller than the given file.
`file.shouldBeLarger(file)`	Asserts that this file is larger than the given file.
`file.shouldBeWriteable()`	Asserts that the file is writeable by the current process.
`dir.shouldBeNonEmptyDirectory()`	Asserts that the file is a directory and is non empty.
`dir.shouldContainFile(name)`	Asserts that the file is a directory and that it contains a file with the given name.
`dir.shouldContainNFiles(name)`	Asserts that the file is a directory and that it contains exactly n files.
`file.shouldExist()`	Asserts that the file exists on disk, either a directory or as a file.
`file.shouldHaveExtension(ext)`	Asserts that the file ends with the given extension.
`file.shouldHaveFileSize(size)`	Asserts that the file has the given file size.
`file.shouldHaveName(name)`	Asserts that the file's name matches the given name.
`file.shouldHavePath(path)`	Asserts that the file's path matches the given path.
`file.shouldStartWithPath(prefix)`	Asserts that the file's path starts with the given prefix.
`dir.shouldContainFileDeep(name)`	Assert that file is a directory and that it or any sub directory contains a file with the given name.
`dir.shouldContainFiles(name1, name2, ..., nameN)`	Asserts that the file is a directory and that it contains al files with the given name.
`file.shouldBeSymbolicLink()`	Asserts that the file is a symbolic link.
`file.shouldHaveParent(name)`	Assert that the file has a parent with the given name

Dates
`date.shouldHaveSameYearAs(otherDate)`	Asserts that the date has the same year as the given date.
`date.shouldHaveSameMonthAs(otherDate)`	Asserts that the date has the same month as the given date.
`date.shouldHaveSameDayAs(otherDate)`	Asserts that the date has the same day of the month as the given date.
`date.shouldBeBefore(otherDate)`	Asserts that the date is before the given date.
`date.shouldBeAfter(otherDate)`	Asserts that the date is after the given date.
`date.shouldBeWithin(period, otherDate)`	Asserts that the date is within the period of the given date.
`date.shouldBeWithin(duration, otherDate)`	Asserts that the date is within the duration of the given date.
`date.shouldBeBetween(firstDate, secondDate)`	Asserts that the date is between firstdate and seconddate.
`date.shouldHaveYear(year)`	Asserts that the date have correct year.
`date.shouldHaveMonth(month)`	Asserts that the date have correct month.
`date.shouldHaveDayOfYear(day)`	Asserts that the date have correct day of year.
`date.shouldHaveDayOfMonth(day)`	Asserts that the date have correct day of month.
`date.shouldHaveDayOfWeek(day)`	Asserts that the date have correct day of week.
`date.shouldHaveHour(hour)`	Asserts that the date have correct hour.
`date.shouldHaveMinute(Minute)`	Asserts that the date have correct minute.
`date.shouldHaveSecond(second)`	Asserts that the date have correct second.
`date.shouldHaveNano(nao)`	Asserts that the date have correct nano second.
`date.shouldBe(value plusOrMinus(tolerance))`	Asserts that the date is equal to the given value within a tolerance range of duration.

ZonedDateTime
`zonedDateTime.shouldBeToday()`	Asserts that the ZonedDateTime has the same day as the today.
`zonedDateTime.shouldHaveSameInstantAs(other: ZonedDateTime)`	Asserts that the ZonedDateTime is equal to other ZonedDateTime using `ChronoZonedDateTime.isEqual`.
`zonedDateTime.shouldBe(other plusOrMinus 1.minutes)`	Asserts that the ZonedDateTime is within 1 minute of `other` ZonedDateTime.

OffsetDateTime
`offsetDateTime.shouldBeToday()`	Asserts that the OffsetDateTime has the same day as today.
`offsetDateTime.shouldHaveSameInstantAs(other: OffsetDateTime)`	Asserts that the OffsetDateTime is equal to other OffsetDateTime using `OffsetDateTime.isEqual`.
`offsetDateTime.shouldBe(other: OffsetDateTime plusOrMinus 1.minutes)`	Asserts that the OffsetDateTime is within 1 minute of other OffsetDateTime.

Times
`time.shouldHaveSameHoursAs(otherTime)`	Asserts that the time has the same hours as the given time.
`time.shouldHaveSameMinutesAs(otherTime)`	Asserts that the time has the same minutes as the given time.
`time.shouldHaveSameSecondsAs(otherTime)`	Asserts that the time has the same seconds as the given time.
`time.shouldHaveSameNanosAs(otherTime)`	Asserts that the time has the same nanos as the given time.
`time.shouldBeBefore(otherTime)`	Asserts that the time is before the given time.
`time.shouldBeAfter(otherTime)`	Asserts that the time is after the given time.
`time.shouldBeBetween(firstTime, secondTime)`	Asserts that the time is between firstTime and secondTime.
`time.shouldBe(otherTime plusOrMinus 1.minutes)`	Asserts that the time is within duration of other time.

Instant
`instant.shouldBeAfter(anotherInstant)`	Asserts that the instant is after anotherInstant
`instant.shouldBeBefore(anotherInstant)`	Asserts that the instant is before anotherInstant
`instant.shouldBeBetween(fromInstant, toInstant)`	Asserts that the instant is between fromInstant and toInstant
`instant.shouldBeCloseTo(anotherInstant, duration)`	Asserts that the instant is close To anotherInstant in range by duration
`instant.shouldBe(otherTime plusOrMinus 1.minutes)`	Asserts that the instant is within duration of other instant.

Timestamp
`timestamp.shouldBeAfter(anotherTimestamp)`	Asserts that the timestamp is after anotherTimestamp
`timestamp.shouldBeBefore(anotherTimestamp)`	Asserts that the timestamp is before anotherTimestamp
`timestamp.shouldBeBetween(fromTimestamp, toTimestamp)`	Asserts that the timestamp is between fromTimestamp and toTimestamp

Concurrent
`shouldCompleteWithin(timeout, unit, function)`	Asserts that the given function completes within the given duration.
`shouldTimeout(timeout, unit, function)`	Asserts that given function does not complete within the given duration.
`shouldTimeout(duration, suspendableFunction)`	Asserts that given suspendable function does not complete within the given duration.

Futures
`future.shouldBeCancelled()`	Asserts that the future has been cancelled.
`future.shouldBeCompleted()`	Asserts that the future has completed.
`future.shouldBeCompletedExceptionally()`	Asserts that the the future has completed with an exception.
`future.shouldCompleteExceptionallyWith(throwable)`	Asserts that the the future will complete with given exception.

Threads
`thread.shouldBeBlocked()`	Asserts that the thread is currently blocked.
`thread.shouldBeDaemon()`	Asserts that the thread is a daemon thread.
`thread.shouldBeAlive()`	Asserts that the thread is alive.
`thread.shouldBeTerminated()`	Asserts that the thread has been terminated.

Throwables / Exceptions
`throwable.shouldHaveMessage(message)`	Asserts that the throwable message is the same of the given one.
`throwable.shouldHaveCause()`	Asserts that the throwable have a cause.
`throwable.shouldHaveCause { block }`	Asserts that the throwable have a cause, and pass it as parameter to the block
`throwable.shouldHaveCauseInstanceOf<T>()`	Asserts that the throwable have a cause and it is of type T or a subclass of T.
`throwable.shouldHaveCauseOfType<T>()`	Asserts that the throwable have a cause and it is exactly of type T.

Result
`result.shouldBeSuccess()`	Asserts that the result is success
`result.shouldBeSuccess(value)`	Asserts that the result is a success and the value is the same of the given one.
`result.shouldBeSuccess(block)`	Asserts that the result is success and then, runs the block with the result value.
`result.shouldBeFailure()`	Asserts that the result is failure
`result.shouldBeFailureOfType<Type : Throwable>()`	Asserts that the result is a failure and the exception class is equals the same of the given one.
`result.shouldBeFailure(block)`	Asserts that the result is failure and then, runs the block with the exception.

Optional
`optional.shouldBePresent()`	Asserts that this Optional is present
`optional.shouldBePresent { value -> .. }`	Asserts that this Optional is present , then execute block with the value
`optional.shouldBeEmpty()`	Asserts that this optional is empty

Reflection
`kclass.shouldHaveAnnotations()`	Asserts that the class has some annotation
`kclass.shouldHaveAnnotations(n)`	Asserts that the class has exactly N annotation
`kclass.shouldBeAnnotatedWith<T>()`	Asserts that the class is annotated with the given type
`kclass.shouldBeAnnotatedWith<T> { block }`	Asserts that the class is annotated with the given type, and then, runs the block with the annotation
`kclass.shouldHaveFunction(name)`	Asserts that the class have a function with the given name
`kclass.shouldHaveFunction(name) { block }`	Asserts that the class have a function with the given name, and then, runs the block with the function
`kclass.shouldHaveMemberProperty(name)`	Asserts that the class have a member property with the given name
`kclass.shouldHaveMemberProperty(name) { block }`	Asserts that the class have a member property with the given name, and then, runs the block with the function
`kclass.shouldBeSubtypeOf<T>()`	Asserts that the class is a subtype of T
`kclass.shouldBeSupertypeOf<T>()`	Asserts that the class is a supertype of T
`kclass.shouldBeData()`	Asserts that the class is a data class
`kclass.shouldBeSealed()`	Asserts that the class is a sealed class
`kclass.shouldBeCompanion()`	Asserts that the class is a companion object
`kclass.shouldHavePrimaryConstructor()`	Asserts that the class has a primary constructor
`kclass.shouldHaveVisibility(visibility)`	Asserts that the class has the given visibility
`kfunction.shouldHaveAnnotations()`	Asserts that the function has some annotation
`kfunction.shouldHaveAnnotations(n)`	Asserts that the function has exactly N annotation
`kfunction.shouldBeAnnotatedWith<T>()`	Asserts that the function is annotated with the given type
`kfunction.shouldBeAnnotatedWith<T> { block }`	Asserts that the function is annotated with the given type, and then, runs the block with the annotation
`kfunction.shouldHaveReturnType<T>()`	Asserts that the function returns the given type
`kfunction.shouldBeInline()`	Asserts that the function is inline
`kfunction.shouldBeInfix()`	Asserts that the function is infix
`kproperty.shouldBeOfType<T>()`	Asserts that the property is of the given type
`kproperty.shouldBeConst()`	Asserts that the property is a const
`kproperty.shouldBeLateInit()`	Asserts that the property is a late init var
`kcallable.shouldHaveVisibility(visibility)`	Asserts that the member have the given visibility
`kcallable.shouldBeFinal()`	Asserts that the member is final
`kcallable.shouldBeOpen()`	Asserts that the member is open
`kcallable.shouldBeAbstract()`	Asserts that the member is abstract
`kcallable.shouldBeSuspendable()`	Asserts that the member is suspendable
`kcallable.shouldAcceptParameters(parameters)`	Asserts that the member can be called with the parameters (check the types)
`kcallable.shouldAcceptParameters(parameters) { block }`	Asserts that the member can be called with the parameters (check the types), and then, runs the block with the annotation
`kcallable.shouldHaveParametersWithName(parameters)`	Asserts that the member has the parameters with the given name
`kcallable.shouldHaveParametersWithName(parameters) { block }`	Asserts that the member has the parameters with the given name, and then, runs the block with the annotation
`ktype.shouldBeOfType<T>()`	Asserts that the KType has the type T

Statistic
`collection.shouldHaveMean(mean)`	Asserts that collection has specific mean with default precision = 4
`collection.shouldHaveMean(mean, precision)`	Asserts that collection has specific mean with specific precision
`collection.shouldHaveVariance(mean)`	Asserts that collection has specific variance with default precision = 4
`collection.shouldHaveVariance(mean, precision)`	Asserts that collection has specific variance with specific precision
`collection.shouldHaveStandardDeviation(mean)`	Asserts that collection has specific standard deviation with default precision = 4
`collection.shouldHaveStandardDeviation(mean, precision)`	Asserts that collection has specific standard deviation with specific precision

Regex
`regex.shouldBeRegex(anotherRegex)`	Asserts that regex is equal to anotherRegex by comparing their pattern and regexOptions
`regex.shouldHavePattern(regexPattern)`	Asserts that regex have given regexPattern
`regex.shouldHaveExactRegexOptions(regexOptions)`	Asserts that regex have exactly the given regexOptions
`regex.shouldIncludeRegexOption(regexOption)`	Asserts that regex include the given regexOption
`regex.shouldIncludeRegexOptions(regexOptions)`	Asserts that regex include of the given regexOptions

Selective Matchers
`any.shouldBeEqualToUsingFields(other: T, vararg properties: KProperty<*>)`	Asserts that the any is equal to other considering only given properties. See Example
`any.shouldBeEqualToIgnoringFields(other: T, vararg properties: KProperty<*>)`	Asserts that the any is equal to other ignoring the given properties. See Example

Field by Field Comparison Matchers
`any.shouldBeEqualToComparingFields(other: T)`	Asserts that the any is equal to other considering their fields(ignoring private fields) instead of `equals` method.
`any.shouldBeEqualToComparingFields(other: T, ignorePrivateFields: Boolean)`	Asserts that the any is equal to other considering their fields and private fields(if `ignorePrivateFields` is false) instead of `equals` method.
~~`any.shouldBeEqualToComparingFieldsExcept(other: T, ignoreProperty: KProperty<>, vararg ignoreProperties: KProperty<>)`~~	~~Asserts that the any is equal to other considering their public fields ignoring private fields and other fields mentioned by `ignoreProperty` and `ignoreProperties` instead of `equals` method.~~ deprecated. shouldBeEqualToComparingFields and shouldBeEqualToIgnoringFields are alternative.
~~`any.shouldBeEqualToComparingFieldsExcept(other: T, ignorePrivateFields: Boolean, ignoreProperty: KProperty<>, vararg ignoreProperties: KProperty<>)`~~	Asserts that the any is equal to other considering all their fields including private fields(if `ignorePrivateFields` is false) but ignoring fields mentioned by `ignoreProperty` and `ignoreProperties` instead of `equals` method. deprecated. shouldBeEqualToComparingFields and shouldBeEqualToIgnoringFields are alternative.

Resource Matchers
`str shouldMatchResource "/path/to/test_resource.txt"`	Asserts that the string is equal to the given resource (as String). This matcher will ignore differences in line separators.
`str shouldNotMatchResource "/path/to/test_resource.txt"`	Asserts that the string is not equal to the given resource (as String). This matcher will ignore differences in line separators.
`str.shouldMatchResource("/path/to/test_resource.txt", ::providedMatcher)`	Asserts that the string matches to the given resource (as String) using `providedMatcher`. Differences in line separators is ignored by default.
`str.shouldNotMatchResource("/path/to/test_resource.txt", ::providedMatcher)`	Asserts that the string not matches to the given resource (as String) using `providedMatcher`. Differences in line separators is ignored by default.
`byteArray shouldMatchResource "/path/to/test_resource.bin"`	Asserts that the byteArray is equal to the given resource.
`byteArray shouldNotMatchResource "/path/to/test_resource.bin"`	Asserts that the byteArray is not equal to the given resource.
`byteArray.shouldMatchResource("/path/to/test_resource.bin", ::providedMatcher)`	Asserts that the byteArray matches to the given resource using `providedMatcher`.
`byteArray.shouldNotMatchResource("/path/to/test_resource.bin", ::providedMatcher)`	Asserts that the byteArray not matches to the given resource using `providedMatcher`.