Handle syntax errors in config gracefully

Fix #233
alichtman · Oct 8, 2019 · a811656 · a811656
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commit a811656
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diff --git a/shallow_backup/config.py b/shallow_backup/config.py
@@ -14,8 +14,13 @@ def get_config():
 	Returns the config.
 	:return: dictionary for config
 	"""
-	with open(get_config_path()) as f:
-		config = json.load(f)
+	config_path = get_config_path()
+	with open(config_path) as f:
+		try:
+			config = json.load(f)
+		except json.decoder.JSONDecodeError as e:
+			print_red_bold(f"ERROR: Invalid syntax in {config_path}")
+			sys.exit(1)
 	return config