12.12. Best Practices in Exception Handling

Try these first

1. 1.

   What should you do instead of catching generic exceptions?

   Hint

   Think about tailoring responses to different error types.

2. 2.

   Why should exceptions not be suppressed?

   Hint

   Consider the importance of visibility on error occurrences.

3. 3.

   What is better practice, catching generic exceptions or specific exceptions?

   • Catching Generic Exceptions
   • Catching Specific Exceptions
   • Both are Equal

   Hint

   Consider the range of exceptions that can occur.

4. 4.

   True or False: Suppressing exceptions can lead to difficult debugging later on.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the consequences of hidden errors.

5. 5.

   Develop a Java program that handles multiple exception types when attempting to read a file. Ensure you log appropriate details for each exception type caught.

   Hint

   Consider utilizing a logging library for cleaner log management.

6. 6.

   Create a scenario where a custom exception would be thrown when user input validation fails. Show how this exception can be caught and handled properly.

   Hint

   Think about the context in which user input is validated.