What is Error Handling?
Code that gracefully manages problems instead of crashing or showing confusing messages
Why It Matters
Good error handling creates a better user experience and helps developers identify problems quickly
Real-World Example
Showing 'Please check your internet connection' instead of a technical error code
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Related Terms
Bug
An error or flaw in software that causes it to behave unexpectedly
Debug
The process of finding and fixing bugs in your code
Validation
Checking that data meets requirements before processing it
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs
JavaScript
The programming language that makes websites interactive and dynamic