The 2026.01 release of LAVA (Linaro Automated Validation Architecture) introduces expected test cases, a new capability that allows engineers to define exactly which test results a job must produce. Missing test results are automatically flagged as failures, turning silent gaps in test coverage into visible, actionable issues. If any expected test case is missing, LAVA automatically records that test as failed. Learn more about LAVA: https://lava.readthedocs.io/Example: A Standard LAVA Test JobThe following job deploys a Debian container, boots it, and executes a simple test suite. Expected Test Cases in ActionWith LAVA 2026.01, the expected test cases can be declared directly within the job definition.