Using Multiple Return Values instead of Exceptions

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4 Jan 2021CPOL8 min read

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Discussion about how Exceptions are different from expected errors, and how to return errors in your methods using multiple return values

Many developers believe that exceptions should not be used as control flow, and argue that exceptions should be used only for non-expected errors, while return codes should be used for regular expected situations. This article explains how you can return errors as return codes, and discusses multiple options using Tuples, ValueTuples, Generics, and a combination of both.

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Rick Drizin

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Using Multiple Return Values instead of Exceptions

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