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url: /docs/guide/usage/linter/rules/unicorn/consistent-assert.md
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### What it does

Enforces consistent usage of the `assert` module.

### Why is this bad?

Inconsistent usage of the `assert` module can make code
harder to follow and understand.

`assert.ok(...)` is preferred as it makes the intent of
the assertion clearer.

### Examples

Examples of **incorrect** code for this rule:

```js
import assert from "node:assert";

assert(divide(10, 2) === 5);
```

Examples of **correct** code for this rule:

```js
import assert from "node:assert";

assert.ok(divide(10, 2) === 5);
```

## How to use

## Version

This rule was added in v0.16.9.

## References