How do different programming languages handle error reporting?

How do different programming languages handle error reporting?

Different programming languages have unique approaches to error reporting. For example, Python uses exceptions, while JavaScript often relies on try-catch blocks.

Can you give me examples of error handling in Python and Java?

Sure! In Python, you might use a try-except block like this:

try:
    # code that may raise an error
except Exception as e:
    print(f'Error occurred: {e}')

In Java, it looks like this:

try {
    // code that may throw an exception
} catch (Exception e) {
    System.out.println("Error occurred: " + e.getMessage());
}

What about error handling in C++?

In C++, error handling is often done using exceptions as well. You can use try-catch blocks similar to Java:

try {
    // code that may throw an exception
} catch (const std::exception& e) {
    std::cout << "Error occurred: " << e.what() << std::endl;
}

Are there any languages that don't use exceptions for error handling?

Yes, some languages like Go use a different approach, where functions return an error value instead of throwing exceptions. You check the error value to determine if an error occurred.