Enhance Error Handling and Logging in `SendWebhook` Function

[koladev32]

Summary

Enhance Error Handling and Logging in SendWebhook Function

This proposal suggests improvements to the SendWebhook function in our project, focusing on enhancing error handling and logging mechanisms. The aim is to provide more detailed and informative error messages, thereby improving the debugging process and overall reliability of the webhook system.

Motivation

Currently, the SendWebhook function returns errors without much context, making it difficult to diagnose issues during the webhook request and response process. Enhanced error reporting and logging will allow for quicker identification and resolution of issues, leading to more stable and maintainable code.

Proposed Solution

1. Error Wrapping: Update the function to wrap errors with more context using fmt.Errorf. This approach will preserve the original error while adding descriptive text about where and why the failure occurred.

2. Improved Logging: Utilize logging.WebhookLogger to log errors at various stages within the function. This will ensure that all errors, including those from external dependencies, are logged with sufficient detail.

3. Clear Error Messages: Create clear and descriptive error messages, especially when the function encounters a failure in processing the webhook response or in network communication.

The proposed changes will be implemented in the Go programming language, adhering to best practices for error handling and logging.

Alternatives Considered

One alternative considered was to maintain the current minimalist approach to error handling. However, this approach has been deemed insufficient for effective troubleshooting, especially as the complexity of the project grows.

Another alternative was to use third-party error handling libraries. While they offer advanced features, they add unnecessary dependencies and complexity to our relatively straightforward use case.

Additional Context

Enhanced error handling and logging are standard practices in robust software development, especially for functions that interact with external services like webhooks. By adopting these practices, we align our project with industry standards and improve its maintainability.

Potential Impact

This improvement is expected to have a positive impact on the project:

• Development and Debugging: Easier and quicker identification of issues.
• Maintainability: Clearer error messages and logs will improve long-term maintainability.
• Reliability: Early detection and resolution of issues will enhance the overall reliability of the webhook system.

There are no expected negative side effects, as the changes are confined to error handling and logging, without altering the core functionality of the SendWebhook function.