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Chai is a BDD / TDD assertion library for [node](http://nodejs.org) and the browser that
can be delightfully paired with any javascript testing framework.

For more information or to download plugins, view the [documentation](http://chaijs.com).

### Plugins

Chai offers a robust Plugin architecture for extending Chai's assertions and interfaces.

- Need a plugin? View the [official plugin list](http://chaijs.com/plugins).
- Have a plugin and want it listed? Open a Pull Request at [chaijs/chai-docs:plugin.js](https://github.com/chaijs/chai-docs/blob/master/plugins.js#L1-L12).
- Want to build a plugin? Read the [plugin api documentation](http://chaijs.com/guide/plugins/).

### Related Projects

- [chaijs / assertion-error](https://github.com/chaijs/assertion-error): Custom `Error` constructor thrown upon an assertion failing.
- [chaijs / deep-eql](https://github.com/chaijs/deep-eql): Improved deep equality testing for Node.js and the browser.
- [chaijs / type-detect](https://github.com/chaijs/type-detect): Improved typeof detection for node.js and the browser.

### Contributing

Thank you very much for considering to contribute!

Here are a few issues other contributors frequently ran into when opening pull requests:

- Please do not commit changes to the `chai.js` build. We do it once per release.
- Before pushing your commits, please make sure you [rebase](https://github.com/chaijs/chai/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#pull-requests) them.

We also strongly encourage you to read our detailed [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/chaijs/chai/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).

### Contributors

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### Core Contributors

Feel free to reach out to any of the core contributors with your questions or
concerns. We will do our best to respond in a timely manner.

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## License

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Copyright (c) 2011-2015 Jake Luer <jake@alogicalparadox.com>

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