Summary  
This chapter covers patterns for error handling using try-catch blocks to manage HTTP errors, network failures, and parsing issues, enabling graceful recovery and printing clear, user-friendly messages.

General domain of usage  
REST API integration in client applications

When building Flutter apps that communicate with REST APIs, you will encounter several types of errors. The most common are **HTTP errors**, such as `404` (not found) or `500` (server error), which occur when the server responds with an error status code. **Network errors** happen when there is no internet connection or the server is unreachable. **Parsing errors** occur if the app fails to decode the response data, often due to unexpected or malformed JSON.

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The try-catch block in the code above helps your app respond gracefully to errors. Instead of crashing or showing confusing error codes, the app displays a clear message if something goes wrong. This approach gives users feedback and keeps the app running smoothly, even when the network is unreliable or the server returns unexpected data.

Showing **user-friendly error messages** improves trust and satisfaction. Avoid exposing raw error codes or technical details, as these can confuse or worry users.

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Error Handling Patterns