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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