[Zope] exceptions/documentation problem

[Chris Withers]

Dieter Maurer wrote:
> Note that it is *very* dangerous to catch exceptions.

I don't think so...

> When you do, your chance is quite high that you make your persistent
> state inconsistent -- one of the most horrible things that can happen.

Huh?

try:
    myfolder[somevar]
except KeyError:
    myfolder.manage_addProduct...

How is that going to result in inconsistent persistent state?

Chris

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