The distinction between what is directly observed and what is merely declared is where this tension usually shows up. When a test passes, it confirms an exact condition under controlled inputs, but calling a fix done often leans on unstated assumptions about how the broader system behaves. Explicitly noting whether a condition was directly checked or inferred makes it much easier to see where confidence actually comes from.
Lukas Mueller
The distinction between what is directly observed and what is merely declared is where this tension usually shows up. When a test passes, it confirms an exact condition under controlled inputs, but calling a fix done often leans on unstated assumptions about how the broader system behaves. Explicitly noting whether a condition was directly checked or inferred makes it much easier to see where confidence actually comes from.