I was under the impression that asserts are different from run-of-the-mill error checking and handling. In particular, they don't usually let you do anything if

I was under the impression that asserts are different from run-of-the-mill error checking and handling. In particular, they don't usually let you do anything if they fail, and simply cause the program to (informatively) terminate. But that said I don't have tons of experience with large projects.