12.3. Need for Exception Handling

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does exception handling aim to prevent?

   Hint

   Think about what would happen if an error occurred without handling it.

2. 2.

   Why is code readability important?

   Hint

   Consider how complex code becomes with poor organization.

3. 3.

   What is one of the main purposes of exception handling?

   • To stop the program immediately
   • To prevent abrupt termination
   • To make the program run slower

   Hint

   Consider what happens during an unexpected error.

4. 4.

   True or False: Exception handling increases the complexity of a codebase.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how this affects code organization.

5. 5.

   Create a mini-program that reads a file and handles the scenario where the file is not found, ensuring the program continues to run.

   Hint

   Think about how to inform the user to provide a new file path.

6. 6.

   Analyze a piece of code that lacks exception handling and identify potential points of failure.

   Hint

   Look for input operations or external file accesses.