Error Quote by Daniel Keys Moran
“Never test for an error condition you don't know how to handle.”
About This Quote
Source Technical Guide: Error Handling, Daniel Keys Moran, 1999
Never test errors you cannot handle; avoid unmanageable failures.
In simple terms: Test only manageable errors.
Key Takeaway
Design robust error‑handling strategies.
Themes
software
error handling
robustness
Mood
pragmatic
technical
Type
technical
educational
When to use this quote
- programming
- system design
- quality assurance
Key Concepts
computer science
engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize error cases?
- What fallback mechanisms can you implement?
A Different Perspective
Unforeseen errors still occur.
