12.1 - What is an Exception?
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Define what an exception is in programming.
💡 Hint: Think about unexpected events during code execution.
What type of error occurs when the syntax is incorrect?
💡 Hint: This error is detected before the program runs.
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What is an exception in programming?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition provided in class.
Are logical errors considered exceptions?
💡 Hint: Think about how logical errors behave differently than exceptions.
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Discuss how programmers can effectively handle exceptions to improve software quality. What practices should be adopted?
💡 Hint: Recall practices we discussed in class to handle exceptions.
Write a code snippet demonstrating a simple exception handling mechanism in Java. Explain why your example is effective.
💡 Hint: Think about how the `try-catch` block works.
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