How do I handle errors in asynchronous methods in Xamarin?

How do I handle errors in asynchronous methods in Xamarin?

In Xamarin, you can handle errors in asynchronous methods using try-catch blocks. Wrap your await calls in a try block and catch exceptions to manage errors gracefully.

Can you give me an example of that?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

public async Task LoadDataAsync() {
    try {
        var data = await GetDataFromApiAsync();
        // Process data
    } catch (Exception ex) {
        // Handle the error, e.g., show a message to the user
        Console.WriteLine(ex.Message);
    }
}

What if I want to log the error instead of just displaying it?

You can log the error using a logging framework like Serilog or NLog. Just replace the Console.WriteLine with your logging method.

Thanks! Is there a way to retry the operation after an error?

Yes, you can implement a retry mechanism using a loop or a library like Polly, which provides advanced retry policies.