Gunnar Morling • 1/12/2022

What's in a Good Error Message?

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This article analyzes the components of a good error message in software development, arguing it must provide context (what the code was trying to do), the specific error, and clear mitigation steps. It contrasts developer-facing messages with user-facing ones and uses practical examples to illustrate best practices for libraries and frameworks.

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