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Open Source Programmers Stink At Error Handling

Posted by timothy on from the abort-fail-retry dept.

Mark Cappel writes: "LinuxWorld columnist Nick Petreley has a few choice words for for the open source community in 'Open source programmers stink at error handling'. Do you think commercial software handles errors better?"

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  1. In the case of some of us... by brunes69 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Who spend days at a time at work (read: Stallman) without showers, removing the last 3 words provides a better description :o)

  2. I think I've got it down by SanLouBlues · · Score: 5, Funny

    As a professional programmer I adhere to a strict stylesheet which I think the Open Source community may appreciate a copy of:

    main( arguments ){
    try{
    --code goes here--
    }catch( exception ){
    printout "I'm sorry to do that you need our $50k/year support plan. \n Thank you!"
    }}

    No need to thank me.

  3. There a no such things as errors! by toupsie · · Score: 3, Funny

    The open source community should take the same stance as closed source corporations when it comes to bugs. They are not really bugs but undocumented features!

    --
    Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.
  4. Blanket statements by Wonko42 · · Score: 3, Funny
    "Intelligent people don't make blanket statements..."

    Wait for it...wait for it...ahhhhh!