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by _y5hn 2347 days ago
Accessing nil would be a programming error, not normal errorhandling and code logic should inherently avoid the scenario, not hide or do coverup silently. If it breaks, let the process die.

The cost of simpler tools is you need to target better, simpler designs and refactor. This requires more from programmers but produces better code.