static <T> Matcher<T> is(T value) A shortcut to the frequently used is(equalTo(x)). For example: assertThat(cheese, is(smelly)) instead of: assertThat(cheese, is(equalTo(smelly))) is public static <T> Matcher<T> is(Matcher<T> matcher) Decorates another Matcher, retaining its behaviour, but allowing tests to be slightly more expressive. For example: assertThat(cheese, is(equalTo(smelly))) instead of: assertThat(cheese, equalTo(smelly)) is public static <T> Matcher<T> is(java.lang.Class<T> type) Deprecated....