Uniqueness
Exceptionally tiny chance of any of these codes being duplicated in your codebase.
The algorithm, codeGenerator.js, can be viewed
here on github.
There is no need to store these in a database to avoid reusing an error code.
Identification of the Point of Origin
Unique error codes help developers quickly locate a specific issue which occurred in
the codebase.
Debugging Efficiency
By considering the order in which the logged error codes were issued, developers can
trace the root cause of problems more efficiently. By looking up each error code, they
can find relevant information about the error, helping them understand what went wrong
and how to fix it.
Documentation
Selected unique error codes are important to include in user documentation. And, all of
them should be included in developer documentation.
User Communication
When errors occur in a software application, selected unique error codes
can be presented to users. This allows users to provide more accurate information when
reporting issues, making it easier for support teams to assist them.
Versioning and Compatibility
As your codebase evolves, these unique error codes remain constant, ensuring
consistent error reporting.
Automated Error Handling
Unique error codes facilitate automated error handling. Monitoring tools and scripts
can be set up to detect specific error codes and take predefined actions, such as
logging the error, sending notifications, or triggering automated recovery processes.
Third-Party Integration
When integrating with third-party services or APIs, unique error codes help in accurately
identifying issues and communicating with external systems more effectively.
Consistency
Using unique error codes promotes consistency in error reporting across the entire
software system. This consistency is valuable for both developers and end-users.
Security
Unique error codes can be used to obfuscate sensitive information about the
internal workings of the software. Instead of exposing detailed error messages,
which may contain security vulnerabilities, a simple error code can be presented
to the user.
Unique error codes contribute to better software maintainability, debugging
efficiency, and user support by providing a standardized and systematic approach
to reporting errors.