#215: Enhance Error Handling in index.js for Node.js Server
Issue #215 by manojna191
Enhance Error Handling in index.js for Node.js Server
Description: Introduce code in
2. Uncaught Exceptions: - Explanation: Exceptions that aren't caught in try-catch blocks might crash the server. - Example: Imagine having a console.log(abfgvhgvd) - Solution: Integrate a handler in
index.js to robustly handle unhandled promise rejections, uncaught exceptions, and unhandled routes.
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
In our Node.js server, we've identified instances of unhandled promise rejections, uncaught exceptions, and requests to unhandled routes. These pitfalls can compromise the server's reliability and security. By addressing these directly in index.js, we aim to reinforce our server's resilience.
Describe the solution you'd like
In the index.js:
1. Unhandled Promise Rejections:
- Explanation: When we have an error in the .env file then we may encounter the unhandled promise rejection error.
- Solution: Prevent the server crash by closing the server.
2. Uncaught Exceptions: - Explanation: Exceptions that aren't caught in try-catch blocks might crash the server. - Example: Imagine having a console.log(abfgvhgvd) - Solution: Integrate a handler in
index.js to log it and close the server
3. Unhandled Routes:
- Explanation: Requests to undefined routes can leak information or confuse users.
- Example: A user who entered wrong route like localhost:3000/api/contests/random-msg
- Solution: Set up a final route handler to return a standardized 404 Not Found response and inform the user about checking the route
Describe alternatives you've considered
- For unhandled promise rejections and exceptions, we could use real-time error monitoring tools like Sentry for immediate alerts.
- For unhandled routes, establishing an analytics tool could give insights into frequent unrecognized route requests, helping to understand user patterns or detect malicious actors.
Additional context
Embedding these error-handling measures into our primary server file, index.js, is crucial for a robust server environment. It aids in preemptively addressing common pitfalls, ensuring a smoother user experience and providing developers with valuable error context.1 Reply
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