Hi all...

I've always been confused about this subject... flag or exception for error handling? Can anyone share knowledges and ideas about when and where and why a (pascal) developer should chose one over another?

TIA.

-Bee-

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Depends on taste, and they have both advantages and disadvantages.

For example, it's easy to see when flag-using code is coded correctly (are the return values checked and handled?), while it's hard for exception-using code. Exceptions are usually slower as well. Exceptions are also not compatible to other languages, usually. OTOH, using exceptions is lazier/easier. If an error should never occur, then using exceptions will have more readable code, as not every function calling this must handle the possible error flag.

Micha

This is highly developer dependent.

I personally prefer exception-based code.
I find it more clear and readable (less IF's), and more structured (easier cleanup in case of error, etc.)

But this is a personal opinion.

Michael.

Depends on taste, and they have both advantages and disadvantages.

I've been googling for this subject, but so far I can't find any satisfying explanation about the advantages and disadvantages of each mechanism or a comprehensive comparison between the two.

Any URL for this? TIA.

-Bee-

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