Exceptions can jump the execution flow across methods, classes, or even layers.
They make the code harder to follow and understand.
Your system can throw exceptions for multiple reasons:
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A consumer sends bad arguments.
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An IO operation may fail.
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In distributed systems, a network can fail or produce a delay.
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You encounter an unexpected null value.
This is how you make it less complex:
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Use exceptions for exceptional conditions, not regular control flow.
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If you have to throw it, write clear error messages and include context.
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Prefer specific exceptions over general ones.
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Use ‘finally’ blocks or language-specific constructs to ensure resources are released.
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Keep your handling logic simple and avoid deep nesting.
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Test your code for exception handling.
It is already hard to write code, but it is even harder to deal with special conditions.