error-handling

Implement trySync and tryAsync for graceful error recovery in TypeScript/JavaScript.

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Skill: error-handling
Source: https://github.com/EpicenterHQ/epicenter/tree/main/.agents/skills/error-handling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EpicenterHQ/epicenter --skill error-handling-epicenterhq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Error handling patterns using wellcrafted trySync and tryAsync to avoid brittle try-catch blocks and enable graceful recovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Demonstrates separate handling for synchronous (trySync) and asynchronous (tryAsync) operations.
  • Guides returning Ok/Err results for predictable error propagation and recovery.
  • Provides reusable patterns for parsing, IO, and async workflows with clear error boundaries.

Quick Start

Replace traditional try-catch blocks with trySync/tryAsync to enable graceful error recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions about error-handling

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

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How do I handle asynchronous errors in TypeScript without fragile try-catch blocks?

Asynchronous error handling in TypeScript can use tryAsync to enable graceful recovery patterns, replacing brittle try-catch blocks with predictable Ok/Err results for network requests and async workflows.

What is the best way to parse JSON safely and return predictable error results in JavaScript?

Safe JSON parsing in JavaScript uses trySync to establish clear error boundaries, returning Ok/Err results to ensure predictable error propagation and graceful recovery instead of throwing unhandled exceptions.

How do trySync and tryAsync differ for handling synchronous and asynchronous code paths?

trySync handles synchronous operations while tryAsync manages asynchronous workflows, both providing reusable patterns for parsing, IO, and network requests to return consistent Ok/Err results.

Can I use graceful recovery patterns for file operations and task coordination in TypeScript?

Graceful recovery patterns apply directly to file operations and task coordination in TypeScript, using trySync and tryAsync to guide consistent error propagation, cleanup, and avoid unhandled exceptions.

Why should I replace traditional try-catch blocks with Ok/Err results for error propagation?

Replacing traditional try-catch blocks with Ok/Err results enables predictable error propagation and graceful recovery, establishing clear error boundaries for synchronous and asynchronous TypeScript code paths.

Do I need any specific dependencies to implement trySync and tryAsync error handling patterns?

Implementing trySync and tryAsync error handling patterns requires no external dependencies, applying directly to synchronous and asynchronous TypeScript/JavaScript projects to avoid unhandled exceptions.