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Try This if You Don’t Like Python’s Exception Handling | Issue #30
Published 12 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there,
If you’ve ever wished Python was more like Rust when it comes to handling errors, I have good news! Well, almost. 😉
In this week’s video, I introduce the returns package—a functional programming library that handles errors without exceptions. The Maybe and Result containers make error handling smooth, while railway-oriented programming keeps your code on track.
But before you dive in, there’s a catch: this approach can add complexity, and it’s not ideal for every project. Watch the video to learn how returns could (or might not) work for you!
Enjoy the video and happy coding!
Cheers,
Arjan
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