This code demonstrates error handling patterns in JavaScript that are similar to those used in some other languages. Here’s a breakdown of the key concepts:
We create custom error types by extending the Error class.
Functions that might fail return an array with the result and error. The error is null if there’s no error.
We create “sentinel” errors as constant Error objects.
Error wrapping is simulated by creating a new error and setting the original error as a cause property.
In the main function, we use array destructuring to handle the returned arrays from f.
We use === to check for specific errors, and check the cause property for wrapped errors.
When you run this code, you should see output similar to:
This approach mimics explicit error handling in JavaScript. However, it’s worth noting that in idiomatic JavaScript, it’s more common to use try-catch blocks for error handling, especially in asynchronous code with Promises.