Error handling

How to handle errors from back-end in front-end and different languages?

https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/413276/how-to-handle-errors-from-back-end-in-front-end-and-different-languages

Mastering Error Handling: A Comprehensive Guide

https://dev.to/kfir-g/mastering-error-handling-a-comprehensive-guide-1hmg

Error Handling in Backend Applications

Never throw Runtime exceptions without handling them

In backend development, error handling isn’t just about debugging; it’s about providing clear, actionable responses. Each type of error — whether it’s a system error, such as database connectivity issues, or an application error, like invalid user input — requires unique handling.

See Spring - exception handling

Centralized Error Logging

“Centralized logging creates a strong foundation for resilient applications by ensuring every error is tracked and recorded.”

Centralized error logging consolidates all errors in one place, making it easier to identify patterns and troubleshoot. Logging systems capture valuable data about when and where errors occur, supporting more informed and efficient debugging.

User-Friendly Error Messages

Poorly handled errors can drive users away. Rather than displaying vague “An error occurred” messages, user-friendly responses provide clarity, helping users understand the issue and often offering a next step.

Analytics and monitoring: Proactive Error Handling with Real-Time Monitoring

Real-time monitoring enables developers to catch and address errors before they escalate. With monitoring tools like Sentry and New Relic, you can set up alerts for real-time error tracking, allowing your team to resolve critical issues immediately. Real-time monitoring bridges frontend and backend error reporting, providing a holistic view of your application’s performance.

Use analytics and monitoring tools to track and analyze error logs. This helps us identify patterns and trends, allowing us to proactively address recurring issues and make improvements to the system.

If you’re building full-stack applications, real-time monitoring is an invaluable tool that integrates seamlessly across systems.

Reading material

  1. https://gtcsys.com/faq/how-do-you-handle-error-handling-and-logging-in-backend-systems/

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