For the following three items, find the problems in each of the following error messages produced by a source code compiler. Briefly state your reasoning and suggest a better message.
What will be an ideal response?
a) SYNTAX ERROR
Does not clarify the error.
Improved message:
SYNTAX ERROR: missing “(“
b) INCORRECTLY FORMED RHS OF EXPRESSION. BAILING OUT ON LINE 6.
What is RHS? Bailing out is very drastic.
Improved message:
Correct RHS is c = a + b. Complication correct through line 6.
c) ILLEGAL OPERATION. PROCESS KILLED!!!
Also very drastic and uninformative.
Better message:
Process ended at line 3 due to division by zero.
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