Claude (possible all LLMs, but I mostly use Claude) LOVES this pattern for some reason. "If <thing> fails/does not exist I'll just silently return a placeholder

Claude (possible all LLMs, but I mostly use Claude) LOVES this pattern for some reason. "If <thing> fails/does not exist I'll just silently return a placeholder, that way things break silently and you'll tear your hair out debugging it later!" Thanks Claude