April 22, 2025
PublishedError Handling in TypeScript: Neverthrow, Try-Catch, and Alternatives like EffectTS
Error handling is a critical aspect of writing robust and maintainable TypeScript applications. Traditional `try-catch` blocks, while functional, can lead to verbose and error-prone code, especially when dealing with asynchronous operations or third-party libraries. This article explores `Neverthrow`, a TypeScript library that offers a type-safe, functional approach to error handling, compares it to `try-catch` with additional problematic examples, and introduces `EffectTS` as a powerful alternative.