How do I handle errors in async methods in Xamarin.Forms?

How do I handle errors in async methods in Xamarin.Forms?

In Xamarin.Forms, you can handle errors in async 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
        await Application.Current.MainPage.DisplayAlert("Error", ex.Message, "OK");
    }
}

What if I want to log the error instead of showing an alert?

You can log the error using a logging framework or simply write it to a file. Replace the alert line with your logging logic, like this:

catch (Exception ex)
{
    LogError(ex); // Your logging method
}