What is the Either type in Haskell?

Can you explain the Either type in Haskell?

Sure! The Either type in Haskell is used to represent a value that can be one of two types. It's often used for error handling.

How do I use the Either type in my code?

You can use it by defining a function that returns an Either value, like Right for success and Left for failure.

Can you give me a code example?

Absolutely! Here's a simple example:

safeDivide :: Int -> Int -> Either String Int
safeDivide _ 0 = Left "Cannot divide by zero"
safeDivide x y = Right (x `div` y)

What are the advantages of using Either over exceptions?

Using Either allows for more explicit error handling and makes it clear when a function can fail, improving code readability.