Understanding Go's Defer, Panic(), Recover() for Exception/Error Handling through Python's Try Except
During the process of learning Go, many might find themselves puzzled by the way Go handles exceptions/errors using defer(), panic(), recover(). Especially for developers already familiar with languages like Java, JavaScript, and Python, the try...catch
, try-except
mechanisms seem more intuitive and readable during development.
However, understanding Go’s defer(), panic(), recover() can be easier if we start from familiar patterns. By doing so, what initially seems complex may become much clearer.
This article will help you learn how Go handles exceptions from the perspective of Python’s try-except
mechanism.
Posted on Mar 27, 2024 in Go Programming - Beginner Level by Amo Chen ‐ 7 min read