[Solved] This REST API code snippet is meant to provide graceful degradation but has a bug:function getData() { try { return fetchData(); } catch (error) { fallbackData; } }What is the problem? | Rest API

Rest API - Rate Limiting and Throttling

This REST API code snippet is meant to provide graceful degradation but has a bug:

function getData() {
  try {
    return fetchData();
  } catch (error) {
    fallbackData;
  }
}

What is the problem?

AThe try block is missing

BThe fallback data is not returned in the catch block

CThe function does not catch errors

DThe function returns twice

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check catch block code
The catch block has fallbackData; but does not return it.
Step 2: Understand function return behavior
Without return, the function returns undefined on error, breaking graceful degradation.
Final Answer:
The fallback data is not returned in the catch block -> Option B
Quick Check:
Catch must return fallback data for graceful degradation [OK]

Quick Trick: Always return fallback data inside catch block [OK]

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