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12. Exception Handling

12. Exception Handling

Exception handling is a fundamental aspect of programming that enables developers to manage runtime errors gracefully. The chapter focuses on Java-style exception handling, covering essential keywords and syntax as well as best practices to improve code robustness and maintainability. By differentiating between checked and unchecked exceptions and discussing exception propagation, it guides programmers on how to avoid common pitfalls associated with error management.

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  1. 12
    Exception Handling

    This section introduces the concept of exception handling in programming,...

  2. 12.1
    What Is An Exception?

    An exception is an event during program execution that disrupts the normal...

  3. 12.2
    Exception Hierarchy In Java

    The exception hierarchy in Java categorizes exceptions into Errors and...

  4. 12.3
    Need For Exception Handling

    This section discusses the importance of exception handling in programming,...

  5. 12.4
    Exception Handling Keywords

    This section introduces the key keywords used in Java for exception...

  6. 12.5
    Basic Syntax

    This section introduces the fundamental syntax for exception handling in...

  7. 12.6
    Checked Vs Unchecked Exceptions

    This section distinguishes between checked and unchecked exceptions in Java,...

  8. 12.7
    Multiple Catch Blocks

    This section explains how to utilize multiple catch blocks in Java's...

  9. 12.8
    Nested Try Blocks

    Nested try blocks allow for fine-grained control of exception handling...

  10. 12.9
    Finally Block

    The 'finally' block in exception handling executes irrespective of whether...

  11. 12.10
    Throw Keyword

    The 'throw' keyword in Java is crucial for manually throwing exceptions.

  12. 12.11
    Throws Keyword

    The 'throws' keyword in Java is used in method declarations to indicate that...

  13. 12.12
    Best Practices In Exception Handling

    This section outlines best practices for effective exception handling in...

  14. 12.13
    Exception Propagation

    Exception propagation refers to the process of an unhandled exception being...

  15. 12.14
    Common Exceptions In Java

    This section discusses common exceptions in Java, categorizing them into...

  16. 12.15
    Exception Handling In Other Languages (Brief Comparison)

    This section compares exception handling mechanisms across different...

What we have learnt

  • Errors in programming can be classified into compile-time, runtime, and logical errors.
  • Understanding the hierarchy of exceptions helps manage error handling effectively.
  • Using try, catch, and finally blocks is essential for trapping exceptions and executing cleanup code.

Key Concepts

-- Exception
An event that disrupts the normal flow of program execution.
-- Error
A serious issue that usually cannot be handled in the code.
-- Checked Exception
Exceptions that must be caught or declared during compile time.
-- Unchecked Exception
Exceptions that the programmer is responsible for managing at runtime.
-- finally block
A code block that always executes after try or catch blocks, used for cleanup.

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