The Pragmatic Programmers - Avdi Grimm - Exceptional Ruby [2011, PDF, ENG]

Exceptional Ruby

Год: 2011
Автор: Avdi Grimm
Издательство: The Pragmatic Programmers, LLC
ISBN: 978-1-93778-551-2
Серия: The Pragmatic Programmers
Язык: Английский
Формат: PDF
Качество: Изначально компьютерное (eBook)
Интерактивное оглавление: Да
Количество страниц: 102
Описание: Writing code that works is hard. Writing code that handles unexpected errors and still works is really hard. Most of us learn by trial and error. This short book removes the uncertainty. With over 100 pages of content and dozens of working examples, you’ll learn everything from the mechanics of how exceptions work to how to design a robust failure management architecture for your app or library. Whether you are a Ruby novice or a seasoned veteran, Exceptional Ruby will help you write cleaner, more resilient Ruby code.

Inside this electronic-only book, you’ll find:A detailed look at the lifecycle of a Ruby exception.
Overriding Kernel#raise for fun and profit.
Alternatives to exceptions, for when “fail fast” isn’t the right answer.
How to write a crash logger.
Advanced dynamic exception matching in rescue clauses.
Avoiding failure cascades with the Barricade and Circuit Breaker patterns.
Five questions to ask before raising an exception.
Exception safety testing for critical methods.
How to create an error API for your library that will make other developers want to kiss you.
The three exception classes every app or library needs.
[*]And much, much more… over 100 pages of tips, guidelines, and awesome hacks!