Jonny Wood - Exceptionally Graceful: The lost art of exception handling & logs

We've all been there – staring at logs filled with "An error occurred" messages at 2am, wondering what actually went wrong. In this talk, Jonathan will explore the common pitfalls developers encounter with exception handling and logging that can turn debugging into a nightmare.

Drawing from real-world experience, Jonathan will demonstrate why proper exception handling is crucial for building maintainable, reliable applications. He'll share practical strategies for writing meaningful logs, handling errors gracefully, and avoiding the anti-patterns that plague many codebases.

Whether you're debugging production issues or building new features, this session will equip you with techniques to make your error handling more effective and your future self much happier.

Who Should Attend:
This talk is ideal for C# .NET developers of all levels who want to improve their exception handling and logging practices. Whether you're a junior developer learning best practices, a mid-level developer tired of debugging unclear errors, or a senior developer looking to refine your team's approach to error handling, you'll find valuable takeaways.

Why It's Worth Attending:
If you've ever struggled to diagnose production issues from vague log messages, spent hours debugging errors that could have been prevented, or wondered if there's a better way to handle exceptions in your code, this session will provide you with practical techniques you can apply immediately. Jonathan will share strategies that will help you write more maintainable code, reduce debugging time, and build more reliable applications. You'll leave with a clear understanding of what good exception handling looks like and how to implement it in your projects.

Agenda:
18:30 - Open for Mingling + Pizza
19:00 - Talk: Exceptionally Graceful
19:30 - Open Social + Refreshments

Entry: Go round the back of Shears Yard and find a gate to the entrance.