README.md
# old-rod
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The purpose of this package is to simplify error handling in express
applications.
``` javascript
var express = require('express');
var rod = require('old-rod');
var app = express();
app.get('/', function () {
throw {
status: 400,
foo: 'bar'
};
});
// cast your line and catch your errors
app.use(rod.cast());
// even supply default properties for errors if you choose
app.use(rod.cast({
name: 'UnexpectedError',
message: 'An unexpected error has occurred'
}));
app.listen(process.env.PORT);
```