7.3 - Why Use Exception Handling?
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What is an exception?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a program encounters an error.
Name one benefit of exception handling.
💡 Hint: How does it relate to the user experience?
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What is the primary benefit of exception handling?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when things go wrong in your code.
True or False: Exception handling only provides technical error codes.
💡 Hint: Consider what you want users to see when an error occurs.
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Create a Java program that demonstrates how to handle multiple exceptions. Include a scenario where both a divide by zero and an invalid array index might occur, and provide meaningful error messages for each.
💡 Hint: Consider what actions can lead to each type of exception.
Evaluate the impact of not using exception handling in a banking application. What could go wrong if exceptions are not managed properly?
💡 Hint: Think about how critical accuracy and reliability are in financial applications.
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