error handling

[/ˈɛrər ˈhændlɪŋ/]
noun
tratamento de erros
1. The process of anticipating, detecting, and resolving programming errors or exceptions in software applications
Proper error handling ensures that the application doesn't crash when unexpected input is received.
O tratamento adequado de erros garante que a aplicação não falhe quando recebe uma entrada inesperada.
2. A programming mechanism that catches and manages exceptions or error conditions during execution
The developer implemented error handling using try-catch blocks to manage potential runtime exceptions.
O desenvolvedor implementou tratamento de erros usando blocos try-catch para gerenciar possíveis exceções de tempo de execução.
3. The strategy and code patterns used to gracefully manage and report errors to users
Good error handling provides meaningful error messages that help users understand what went wrong.
Um bom tratamento de erros fornece mensagens de erro significativas que ajudam os usuários a entender o que deu errado.
Error handling is a fundamental concept in software development across both Brazilian and American tech industries. In Brazil, the term 'tratamento de erros' is universally understood in academic and professional programming contexts. The importance of robust error handling has become increasingly emphasized in agile and DevOps cultures in both countries, reflecting a shift from basic error prevention to comprehensive error management strategies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exception handlingerror managementfault toleranceerror recovery
Antonyms / Antônimos
error ignoringerror suppression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tratamento de erros
Most common and standard term used in Brazilian technical documentation and education
São Paulo
gestão de erros
Alternative term sometimes used in corporate/enterprise settings
Portugal
tratamento de erros
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used is 'manipulação de erros'
USA Tech Industry
error handling
Industry standard term in English-speaking tech communities

Related Words

exceptiontry-catch blockdebuggingerror messagefault tolerancevalidation

Related Idioms & Phrases

handle an error gracefully
throw an exception
catch an error
error-prone code
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