How does Node.js handle uncaught exceptions and what is the recommended approach for handling them?

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Node.js Developer — Hard

How does Node.js handle uncaught exceptions and what is the recommended approach for handling them?

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Node.js crashes the process on uncaught exceptions, so it's crucial to handle them properly. Listening on process.on('uncaughtException') allows for logging and graceful shutdown, but it's recommended to restart with a process manager like PM2 for stability.