Cloud computing, Java, TypeScript—whatever technology you’re diving into—there’s one constant that remains: errors. It’s an inevitable part of software engineering. But, are all error messages created equal? The answer is a resounding ‘No’. In our exploration today, not only will we delve into the art of constructing meaningful error messages, but we’ll also introduce an innovative approach—crafting a custom exception class. This technique promises to elevate the clarity and actionability of our errors, positioning them as invaluable tools rather than mere nuisances.

Anyone who works with software teams and has to implement features and deliver software knows all too well that efficiency matters. When product teams are forced to deal with time-consuming admin, valuable working hours and even days are lost and precious resources wasted. The Team Topologies approach is a great way to reduce the cognitive load. I first heard the term about a year ago. And now many in the industry are talking about it.