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Handling Errors in Go: A Simple Example

Effective error handling is crucial for building robust Go applications. Here’s a straightforward example of error handling in Go:

Code Example

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "log"
)

func processRequest() error {
    // Simulate an error
    return fmt.Errorf("simulated error")
}

func main() {
    if err := processRequest(); err != nil {
        log.Printf("Error processing request: %v", err)
        fmt.Println("Internal Server Error")
        return
    }
    fmt.Println("Request processed successfully!")
}
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Running the Code

To run this code:

  1. Copy the code into a .go file, e.g., main.go.
  2. Use the following command to execute it:
   go run main.go
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  1. You will see the output based on whether the simulated error is processed or not.

Feel free to test it out and let me know your thoughts on error handling practices in Go!

Try it out online: Go Playground

I’d love to hear your thoughts on error handling in Go. What are your best practices? Share your tips and examples! 💬👇

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