assert vs try catch

[Haunter]

I am wondering which is the better methond of implemetation?

METHOD # 1

                try
                {            
                    /*  try catch block may not BE
                        best error implementation */
                    m_p = new char[m_size];
                }    
                catch(bad_alloc xa)
                {
                    cout << "Allocation Errors\n";
                    exit(1);
                }

or
METHOD #2

                m_p = new char[m_size];
                assert(m_p != 0); /*Another error preventtion tool for above can be turned off with macors */

haunter@battlestrata.com

 

[jstreich]

try, throw, catch is better for building APIs that other people will be using in client programs. It allows the developer of the program decide what to do when an error occurs -- as opposed to just crashing.

abort and assert are useful for debuging purposes and development, but I wouldn't leave asserts in a final product.

In general it depends on the application and a ton of other variables.

 

[ArkM]

Assert approach: cry (with cryptomessage) then die...

try/catch approach: have a warning then have a chance to recover or make a memorial with clear script...

Make your choice. As jstreich said, it depends on...

 

[PerFnurt]

assert = bug detector

exception = handling and "exceptional" situation

See faq207-5048

/Per

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