How does this skill improve application reliability?

It guides you through implementing patterns like Circuit Breakers and retries with exponential backoff to prevent cascading failures in distributed environments.

Which programming languages does this skill support?

This skill provides specialized error handling patterns and code examples for Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Rust, and Go.

What is the Circuit Breaker pattern?

It is a design pattern used to detect failures and prevent an application from repeatedly trying an operation that is likely to fail, allowing systems to recover during outages.

When should I use the Result type instead of exceptions?

Result types are ideal for expected errors and domain validation failures, while exceptions are better suited for truly exceptional or unexpected system conditions.

Can this skill help with debugging production issues?

Yes, it emphasizes structured error messages and custom hierarchies that provide the necessary context and stack information for faster troubleshooting.

Robust Error Handling Patterns

Name: Robust Error Handling Patterns
Author: HermeticOrmus

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API開発

Implements resilient error handling strategies across multiple programming languages to improve application reliability and debugging.

概要

The Error Handling Patterns skill provides comprehensive guidance and implementation templates for building fault-tolerant applications. It equips developers with standardized patterns for exceptions, Result types, and error propagation across Python, TypeScript, Rust, and Go. Beyond basic syntax, the skill facilitates the implementation of advanced stability patterns like Circuit Breakers and exponential backoff, ensuring that applications degrade gracefully under stress and provide meaningful diagnostic information for developers and end-users alike.

主な機能

Implementation of functional Result types and custom exception hierarchies
Advanced resilience patterns including Circuit Breakers and Error Aggregation
Standardized strategies for exponential backoff and retry logic
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Language-specific patterns for Python, TypeScript, Rust, and Go
Best practices for async error propagation and concurrent failure handling

ユースケース

Refactoring legacy codebases to improve error reporting and system observability
Implementing standardized validation and error response formats across polyglot systems
Designing fault-tolerant APIs and microservices that handle transient failures

概要

主な機能

Implementation of functional Result types and custom exception hierarchies
Advanced resilience patterns including Circuit Breakers and Error Aggregation
Standardized strategies for exponential backoff and retry logic
0 GitHub stars
Language-specific patterns for Python, TypeScript, Rust, and Go
Best practices for async error propagation and concurrent failure handling

ユースケース

Refactoring legacy codebases to improve error reporting and system observability
Implementing standardized validation and error response formats across polyglot systems
Designing fault-tolerant APIs and microservices that handle transient failures