12.12 - Best Practices in Exception Handling
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Practice Questions
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What should you do instead of catching generic exceptions?
💡 Hint: Think about tailoring responses to different error types.
Why should exceptions not be suppressed?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of visibility on error occurrences.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is better practice, catching generic exceptions or specific exceptions?
💡 Hint: Consider the range of exceptions that can occur.
True or False: Suppressing exceptions can lead to difficult debugging later on.
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of hidden errors.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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.
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