Improve exception handling and add null safety across multiple samples

[xingarr]

Description

This PR improves code quality across the maui-samples repository by enhancing exception handling and adding defensive programming practices. The changes affect both 9.0 and 10.0 sample versions.

Changes Made

🔧 Exception Handling Improvements

• Replaced generic catch (Exception) blocks with specific exception types
• Added proper error logging with detailed diagnostic messages
• Improved error context for better debugging experience

🛡️ Null Safety & Defensive Programming

• Added null validation in TodoRepository methods (Insert, Update, Delete)
• Added parameter validation to prevent ArgumentNullException
• Improved error messages with specific exception details

📁 Files Modified (18 files total)

TodoREST API (4 files)

• 10.0/WebServices/TodoREST/TodoAPI/Services/TodoRepository.cs
• 10.0/WebServices/TodoREST/TodoAPI/Controllers/TodoItemsController.cs
• 9.0/WebServices/TodoREST/TodoAPI/Services/TodoRepository.cs
• 9.0/WebServices/TodoREST/TodoAPI/Controllers/TodoItemsController.cs

Employee Directory (2 files)

• 10.0/Apps/EmployeeDirectory/EmployeeDirectory/Data/XmlFavoritesRepository.cs
• 9.0/Apps/EmployeeDirectory/EmployeeDirectory/Data/XmlFavoritesRepository.cs

Xaminals Shell Sample (4 files)

• 10.0/Fundamentals/Shell/Xaminals/Views/CatDetailPage.xaml.cs
• 10.0/Fundamentals/Shell/Xaminals/Views/DogDetailPage.xaml.cs
• 9.0/Fundamentals/Shell/Xaminals/Views/CatDetailPage.xaml.cs
• 9.0/Fundamentals/Shell/Xaminals/Views/DogDetailPage.xaml.cs

WhatToEat App (6 files)

• 10.0/Apps/WhatToEat/src/WhatToEat/ViewModels/RecipeDetailViewModel.cs
• 10.0/Apps/WhatToEat/src/WhatToEat/ViewModels/SearchResultDetailViewModel.cs
• 10.0/Apps/WhatToEat/src/WhatToEat/ViewModels/EditRecipeViewModel.cs
• 9.0/Apps/WhatToEat/src/WhatToEat/ViewModels/RecipeDetailViewModel.cs
• 9.0/Apps/WhatToEat/src/WhatToEat/ViewModels/SearchResultDetailViewModel.cs
• 9.0/Apps/WhatToEat/src/WhatToEat/ViewModels/EditRecipeViewModel.cs

Benefits

• ✅ Improved Reliability: Null checks prevent runtime crashes
• ✅ Better Debugging: Specific exception types make issues easier to diagnose
• ✅ Production Ready: Proper error handling with logging placeholders
• ✅ Best Practices: Follows C# and .NET MAUI coding standards
• ✅ Better Learning Resource: Sample code demonstrates proper exception handling patterns

Testing

• All changes maintain backward compatibility
• No breaking changes to public APIs
• Code follows existing repository style guidelines

Related Issues

Addresses common code quality issues found in the repository including:

• Generic exception catching without proper error context
• Missing null checks leading to potential NullReferenceException
• Inconsistent error logging practices

Checklist

• Code follows the project's coding standards
• Changes are applied to both 9.0 and 10.0 versions where applicable
• No breaking changes introduced
• Error messages are clear and helpful for debugging

Contribution by Gittensor, learn more at https://gittensor.io/

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