In backend development, especially with Java and Spring Boot, handling exceptions is a daily challenge. One common question is: ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฟ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐?
On one hand, returning detailed exception messages can help clients debug issues faster and improve the developer experience. On the other hand, exposing internal exception details might reveal sensitive information, increase security risks, and make your API harder to maintain.
Best practices often suggest returning user-friendly, generic error messages to clients, while logging the detailed exception internally for troubleshooting. This approach keeps your API secure and professional, but it might slow down debugging for client developers.
So, whatโs the right balance?
How do you handle exception messages in your APIs?
Do you prefer transparency for faster debugging, or do you prioritize security and abstraction?
Letโs discuss! Share your experiences and opinions in the comments below. ๐
