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Why I Prefer Exceptions to Error Values (cedardb.com)
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[–] lysdexic@programming.dev 3 points 2 months ago

That’s only true in crappy languages that have no concept of async workflows, monads, effects systems, etc.

You don't even need to sit on your ass and wait for these data types to be added to standard libraries. There are countless libraries that support those, and even if that is somehow not an option it's trivial to roll your own.