Tuesday 24 January 2006

I'd rather throw an exception

Why throw exceptions? (as opposed to using error codes)
When to throw an exception.
When not to throw an exception.

Any condition that prevents a method/function from completing its designed objective should result in an exception being thrown. These conditions can arise from invalid input data (a precondition error) or a failure to generate valid output data (return values, class invariants, etc).

For a more complete explanation read:

When and How to Use Exceptions

C/C++ Users Journal August, 2004

A clear, objective, and measurable answer to the question: "When, for what, and how should you use exceptions?"

By Herb Sutter

Read Herb Sutter's Article on CUJ for more information

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Tuesday 24 January 2006

I'd rather throw an exception

When and How to Use Exceptions

A clear, objective, and measurable answer to the question: "When, for what, and how should you use exceptions?"

By Herb Sutter

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