Crash reporting is a critical programming practice that involves capturing and reporting unexpected, non-ideal events that cause code to stop functioning, regardless of whether it actually causes a true crash. This can include errors, unresponsive websites or servers, and other issues that occur during application execution. To handle crashes, developers use frameworks, middleware, and logging mechanisms to capture and report errors in a way that ensures the application continues to run smoothly while still providing valuable insights into system performance and behavior. The Sentry platform provides a comprehensive solution for crash reporting, offering abstractions such as passthru and logging to help developers capture and report errors effectively, while also allowing for flexibility and customization to suit their specific needs.