JavaScript Question: Should I Use try catch or an if Conditional?

Try catch is great for exception handling. But it is possible to use an if conditional in certain situations where try catch is used. We look at that in this tutorial and talk about reasons to use or not use try catch.

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[karlstenator]

Try Catch is so tempting to use but it all the wrong places. 😂Thanks for the advice, much appreciated! Merry Xmas! 🎅

[dibbyo]

this is also same for all the other languages...

[leecastelani]

Nicely explained. I was wondering when to use it and when not to and you gave some great points. Thanks!

[soontaek]

I'm a beginner in Kotlin, I was wondering why use one over the other. I think you're the only one who explains this on YouTube. Thanks a lot!

[chirag_soni_]

woah woah woah, that function checking using if else statement was way tooo cool!
needed to watch that video long ago.