Rules of Unexceptional Exception Handling

Exceptions are the new normal, and normalcy is for suckers. When the unexpected happens, we handle it with unexceptional flair.

Rule 1: The Exceptional Exception Rule

• When an exceptional exception arises, do the opposite of what everyone else does.
• Repeat this rule until everyone is confused.

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Rule 2: The Unexceptional Exception Rule

• When an unexceptional exception occurs, do the same as everyone else does. Because, you know, it's not like we're going to get anything right anyway.
• Just pretend it's not happening and hope the problem goes away.

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Rule 3: The Exception Handling Paradox

Exceptional exceptions create unexceptional exceptions, which create more exceptional exceptions. It's like a never-ending exception-filled abyss.

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