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Day 4 of building ExplainThis, a developer tool to explain a GitHub repo in plain English
When integrating the Gemini API, the author encountered unexpected errors, leading to a valuable lesson in designing for failure.
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Key summary
Integrating the Gemini API revealed inconsistent and confusing errors, including 404s, dropped connections, and silent failures. This experience highlights the importance of designing for failure, not just success paths.
TL;DR
- APIs may not always fail loudly
- Some providers close connections instead of returning JSON
- Design for failure, not just success paths
- Inconsistent errors can be confusing
- 404s, dropped connections, and silent failures are possible
- Designing for failure is crucial for robust APIs
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