errorcentric

Errorcentric is a term used to describe a design philosophy or approach where the primary focus is on anticipating, handling, and recovering from errors. Instead of viewing errors as exceptional events to be dealt with as an afterthought, an errorcentric approach integrates error management into the core design of a system, application, or process from the outset. This often involves proactive measures to prevent errors from occurring, clear strategies for detecting them when they do, and robust mechanisms for mitigating their impact and facilitating recovery.

This methodology contrasts with systems that might be more feature-centric, where the primary goal is to implement functionality, and error handling is added as a secondary concern. In an errorcentric system, the design process itself is influenced by potential failure points. This can lead to more resilient and reliable outcomes, as developers and designers are encouraged to think about what could go wrong at every stage. Tools and techniques associated with errorcentric design might include comprehensive testing, defensive programming, state management that accounts for invalid conditions, and user interfaces designed to gracefully inform users of issues and guide them towards resolution. The ultimate aim is to minimize the likelihood and severity of errors and to ensure that the system can continue to operate or recover effectively when errors do occur.