Overview
Explore the art of crafting effective error messages in this 33-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2018. Delve into common pitfalls such as vague messaging, duplicate error conditions, and stack trace issues. Discover a practical approach for creating user-friendly, actionable error messages, particularly useful in environments where non-professional coders implement data validation rules. Learn how to enhance error communication for both beginners and experienced developers, improving overall code quality and user experience.
Syllabus
Introduction
Who am I
Audience
Consider
Dick isnt callable
Example
Traceback
is it unambiguous
Exceptions
Force exception
Framework
Application Vendor
Corner Case Validation
ValidationError
ValidationException
Two audiences
Summary
Call for questions
Exception handling
Taught by
EuroPython Conference