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[Good First Issue] Better Error Handling #8

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@SthembisoMfusi

Description

Improve error handling to make the user experience better.

Current Behavior

Some errors might crash the program or show confusing messages.

Expected Behavior

All errors should be handled gracefully with helpful messages.

Implementation Steps

  1. Add more specific error handling for different scenarios
  2. Improve error messages to be more user-friendly
  3. Handle network errors, invalid inputs, etc.
  4. Add suggestions for common mistakes

Skills Required

  • Basic Python knowledge
  • Understanding of exception handling
  • User experience thinking

What You'll Learn

  • Exception handling in Python
  • User experience design
  • Defensive programming

Testing

Test various error scenarios:

  • Invalid Pokémon names
  • Network connectivity issues
  • Invalid command-line arguments
  • Very long inputs

Hints

  • Use try-except blocks for different types of errors
  • Provide helpful suggestions in error messages
  • Consider adding a "did you mean" feature for typos

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