Rule Definition
When creating an error it is always better to throw the error.
Remediation
For every error created, throw the error.
Violation Code Sample
>>> if (elem1!=elem2) {
>>> new Error ("elem1 is not to be different from elem2");
>>> }
Fixed Code Sample
>>> if (elem1!=elem2) {
>>> throw new Error ("elem1 is not to be different from elem2");
>>> }
Reference
CISQ : ASCSM-CWE-396
Related Technologies
Technical Criterion
Programming Practices - Error and Exception Handling
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