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Exception Handling

Exception handling is a programming construct that allows developers to manage errors and exceptional conditions in a controlled manner, utilizing constructs like try, catch, and finally blocks to ensure program stability and reliability.

intermediate
2 hours
Computer Science
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Exception handling is a crucial aspect of programming that allows developers to manage errors and unexpected events effectively. By using constructs like try-catch blocks, programmers can ensure that their applications remain stable and user-friendly, even when things go wrong. This not only improve...

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Exception
An unexpected event that occurs during program execution.

Example: Division by zero is an example of an exception.

Try Block
A block of code that is tested for errors while it is being executed.

Example: try { int result = 10 / 0; }

Catch Block
A block of code that handles the exception thrown by the try block.

Example: catch (ArithmeticException e) { System.out.println(e.getMessage()); }

Throw
A keyword used to signal that an exception has occurred.

Example: throw new Exception('Error occurred');

Finally Block
A block of code that executes after the try and catch blocks, regardless of whether an exception occurred.

Example: finally { System.out.println('Cleanup code'); }

Custom Exception
An exception defined by the user to handle specific error conditions.

Example: class MyException extends Exception { }

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Key Concepts

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