Error Handling Overview

Error handling is a central component of HypnoScript. The system distinguishes between syntax, type, and runtime errors.

Error Types

• Syntax errors: Detected during parsing and output with a clear error message.
• Type errors: The TypeChecker checks type consistency and reports errors with specific codes (e.g., TYPE002).
• Runtime errors: Errors during execution are detected and output by the interpreter.

Error Output

Errors are output in the CLI and console, e.g.:

[ERROR] Execution failed: Variable 'x' not defined

ErrorReporter

The central mechanism for error output in the compiler is the ErrorReporter:

ErrorReporter.Report("Type mismatch: ...", line, column, "TYPE002");

Error Codes

Each error is provided with a code that identifies the error type (e.g., TYPE002 for type errors).

Tips

• Use the debug and verbose options to get stacktraces and additional error details.
• Check the error output for specific codes to quickly identify error sources.