effect-patterns-error-management

Implement typed error handling with catchAll, catchTag, and Schedule in Effect-TS.

1|1|Updated Feb 12, 2026
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Skill: effect-patterns-error-management
Source: https://github.com/tomsiwik/dojocho/tree/main/dojos/effect-ts/skills/effect-patterns-error-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomsiwik/dojocho --skill effect-patterns-error-management-tomsiwik

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers effectively manage and recover from errors in Effect-TS applications, leading to more robust and reliable code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Declarative Error Handling: Learn to use match, catchAll, catchTag, and catchTags for clear error management.
  • Type-Safe Error Modeling: Understand how to define and work with custom, tagged errors.
  • Composable Recovery Strategies: Implement strategies like retries, fallbacks, and error transformation.
  • Use Case: When encountering unexpected failures in an API call, use this Skill to implement a fallback mechanism or retry logic with exponential backoff.

Quick Start

Use the effect-patterns-error-management skill to learn how to handle specific errors using catchTag.

Frequently Asked Questions about effect-patterns-error-management

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I handle specific typed errors in Effect-TS using pattern matching?

You can handle specific typed errors in Effect-TS by using declarative pattern matching functions like catchTag and catchTags to match tagged errors and apply targeted recovery logic.

What is the best way to catch all failures in an Effect-TS application?

The best way to catch all failures in Effect-TS is using the catchAll function, which intercepts any error channel and allows you to implement a comprehensive fallback or recovery strategy for the entire effect.

How does error mapping work across architectural boundaries in Effect-TS?

Error mapping in Effect-TS translates internal typed errors into domain-specific errors at architectural boundaries, ensuring that error types remain composable and do not leak implementation details across layers.

Can I implement retry logic with exponential backoff in Effect-TS?

Yes, you can implement retry logic with exponential backoff in Effect-TS by controlling repetition and failure recovery using the Schedule combinator to build resilient functional programs.

How do I declaratively match on Option and Either types in Effect-TS?

You declaratively match on Option and Either types in Effect-TS using the match function, which safely handles both success and failure cases without throwing exceptions.

Do I need functional programming experience to use Effect-TS error management patterns?

Effect-TS error management patterns require functional programming knowledge, as they rely on typed error channels, tagged errors, and composable recovery strategies rather than traditional try-catch blocks.