How do I avoid generic error messages and provide context in C# try-catch?

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How do I avoid generic error messages and provide context in C# try-catch?
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To provide context, include information about the operation being performed before or within the `try` block in your error message. For example: `catch (SqlException sqlEx) { Console.WriteLine("Database error during data retrieval: " + sqlEx.Message); }`.