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Error v/s Exception

Error v/s Exception

Have you ever been confused between an error and an exception? We often tend to use these words interchangeably. Well, they are not the same, since they have nuanced differences. Let us understand these differences with examples. Error An error usually refers to a condition that hinders a program's normal execution. It can be due to issues like: 1. Syntax Errors Errors which occurs when we have mistakes in our code that prevents the compiler from parsing our program correctly. // Syntax error example: function greet() { console.log("Hello world!"; // SyntaxError: missing ) after argument list } Enter fullscreen mode…
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Open AI with Vercel: Solution to Gateway Timeouts

Open AI with Vercel: Solution to Gateway Timeouts

Vercel and OpenAI: Not a Perfect Match. Vercel is great for starting small projects quickly and for free. However, using AI, like OpenAI, with Vercel can cause issues that only show up when you deploy. Fixing these errors can take up a lot of our precioussss time. Here’s a quick checklist before we start: Are enviromental variables set? Is database access allowed? Does CORS allow origin? The Solution To avoid Vercel's Gateway Timeout problems, split the OpenAI API call into two endpoints and one async function: Endpoint /request/initiate Function processRequestInBackground Endpoint /request/status/:hash Starting a Request The endpoint /request/initiate begins a…
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Mastering the Strategy Pattern: A Real-World Example in E-commerce Shipping with Java

Mastering the Strategy Pattern: A Real-World Example in E-commerce Shipping with Java

Introduction:In the previous article, we explored the importance of design patterns in software development and how they provide proven solutions to common problems. We discussed how choosing the right pattern is like selecting the appropriate tool from your toolbox. In this article, we'll dive deeper into the Strategy pattern and provide a practical, real-world example of its implementation using Java. What is the Strategy Pattern?The Strategy pattern is a behavioral design pattern that allows you to define a family of algorithms, encapsulate each one, and make them interchangeable. It lets the algorithm vary independently from clients that use it. The…
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