Engineer Explains: ERROR handling strategies every developer must know

Errors are unavoidable, but it’s ineffective error handling that can truly damage a business. If your app frequently crashes, users will lose confidence quicker than you can address the issues.

This makes it essential to prioritize how errors are managed during a program’s runtime.

Abiodun Olowode, Engineering Manager at Cleo, simplifies error handling for all levels—from entry-level developers to seasoned engineers and CTOs.

This video is a part of ShiftMag’s video series, Engineer Explains.

We’ve asked experienced engineers to share how they would explain some basic and some less basic tech terminology to different tech job titles or at three levels of experience — from junior developer to CTO.

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