Ditching Try/Catch - 3 Alternatives for Better Error Handling in JavaScript and TypeScript

Explore three alternatives to try/catch blocks in JavaScript and TypeScript in this 10-minute video. Learn why try/catch can be problematic, especially when working with TypeScript, due to untyped errors, additional block scoping, and indiscriminate error catching. Discover more effective error handling techniques that address these issues. Start with an examination of the initial code, then progress through examples of poor error handling practices. Gain insights into basic fixes for common problems, and conclude with advanced solutions for robust error management in your web development projects.