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Re: Feedback Thread: WPILib

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Originally Posted by biojae View Post
I have seen this only when using Java.

Instead of a C++ assert that prints on the debug, the java implementation uses an unchecked exception.

Seeing as the exception doesn't have a compile time warning, it is easy to overlook.
If not handled, the exception will kill the main thread thus the bot, which means that one jag failure results in a dead bot.
Since MARC I have created a modified version of the code, to fix this. If you are planning on attending IRI, you may want it.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=86289