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The poster is writing about 'native' code, i.e. embedded code written in C/C++, Rust, etc. If you don't use 'FFI' or NIF code though, then error handling on the

The poster is writing about 'native' code, i.e. embedded code written in C/C++, Rust, etc. If you don't use 'FFI' or NIF code though, then error handling on the BEAM is still a remarkable thing. It's definitely a more forgiving and powerful model than 'try/catch'.

loeg 7y ago
> The poster is writing about 'native' code, i.e. embedded code written in C/C++, Rust, etc. Yes, I know — so was I: > … as soon as you need something outside the capabilities of the managed language …