When to Give Up, and How? - Error Handling in Constrained State Programs

Explore strategies for handling contradictory program states in this conference talk from NDC TechTown 2025. Learn to identify when programs with constrained states encounter bugs that lead to situations where they cannot function correctly, and discover various approaches for managing these critical moments. Examine different options available when your program finds itself in an impossible state, including whether to continue with incorrect behavior, crash the system, or attempt recovery. Analyze real-world scenarios and practical solutions for making these crucial decisions in software development, helping you build more robust and resilient applications that can gracefully handle unexpected situations.