Error Handling is the process of managing and responding to errors in software systems. It aims to maintain system stability and provide useful feedback.
Key Components:
1. Error detection
2. Error reporting
3. Error recovery
4. Logging
5. User feedback
Common Error Handling Techniques:
1. Try-catch blocks
2. Exception handling
3. Error codes
4. Graceful degradation
5. Retry mechanisms
Benefits:
1. Improves system reliability
2. Enhances user experience
3. Facilitates debugging and maintenance
4. Prevents cascading failures
5. Provides valuable diagnostic information