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Exception Handling Unit2 Notes

Exception handling is a mechanism to manage runtime errors that disrupt program execution, improving reliability and preventing crashes. It utilizes constructs like try-catch blocks, finally blocks, and keywords such as throw and throws to manage exceptions effectively. Best practices include writing specific exceptions, using meaningful messages, and creating custom exceptions when necessary.

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Exception Handling Unit2 Notes

Exception handling is a mechanism to manage runtime errors that disrupt program execution, improving reliability and preventing crashes. It utilizes constructs like try-catch blocks, finally blocks, and keywords such as throw and throws to manage exceptions effectively. Best practices include writing specific exceptions, using meaningful messages, and creating custom exceptions when necessary.

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Unit 2 – Exception Handling (Complete Notes)

What is Exception?

An exception is a runtime error that disrupts the normal flow of program execution.

1 Divide by zero
2 Invalid array index
3 File not found

Features

1 Handles abnormal conditions

2 Prevents program crash

3 Improves reliability

4 Maintains normal flow

Why Exception Handling?

1 Prevents sudden termination

2 Maintains flow of program

3 Improves software reliability

4 Separates error handling code

Try-Catch Block

1 try contains risky code

2 catch handles exception

3 Multiple catch blocks allowed

4 Nested try also possible

Finally Block

1 Always executes

2 Used for cleanup

3 Runs even after return

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throw Keyword

1 Used to throw exception manually


2 Only one exception at a time
3 Used for custom validation

throws Keyword

1 Declares exception in method


2 Used for checked exceptions
3 Passes exception to caller

Checked vs Unchecked

1 Checked → compile-time
2 Unchecked → runtime
3 RuntimeException → unchecked

Best Practices

1 Write specific exception first

2 Use meaningful messages

3 Do not use empty catch

4 Keep try block small

Custom Exception

We can create our own exception by extending Exception class.

Important Methods

1 getMessage()
2 toString()
3 printStackTrace()

Conclusion

Exception handling improves program stability and prevents crashes.

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