Explain the role of the testing.T type in Go's testing framework.
- It defines a test suite for running tests.
- It provides assertion functions.
- It manages test execution flow.
- It holds test metadata.
The testing.T type in Go's testing framework represents a testing context and is used to manage test execution. It provides methods and properties for logging test output, reporting test failures, and performing assertions. The T type is passed as an argument to test functions, allowing them to interact with the testing framework to report results and failures. It plays a crucial role in the execution and reporting of tests.
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