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CSMSS
CSMSS
CHH. SHAHU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Approved by AICTE-New Delhi, DTE-Govt. of Maharashtra,
Affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere.
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
EXCEPTION HANDLING IN JAVA
Presented by- Dhanshree Sanjay Ingle
Chetana Govinda Suryawanshi
Class - SY-CSE
Div -B
Roll No. - CS2240, CS2245
Overview
- Introduction to Exception Handling
- Types of Exceptions
- Handling Exceptions in Java
- Key Concepts and Techniques
- Best Practices
- Conclusion
Introduction
• Definition: Exception handling refers to the mechanism that handles
runtime errors, maintaining the normal flow of application execution.
• Importance: Prevents crashes and allows graceful recovery from errors.
• Usage: Common in scenarios where input/output errors, database
issues, and network failures may arise.
Types of Exceptions in
Java
1. Checked Exceptions: Requires handling at compile time (e.g.,
IOException, SQLException).
2. Unchecked Exceptions: Occurs at runtime and doesn't need to
be explicitly caught (e.g., NullPointerException,
ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException)
3. Errors: Serious issues beyond the programmer's control (e.g.,
OutOfMemoryError, StackOverflowError).
Keywords in Exception
Handling
1. try: Defines a block of code that may throw an exception.
2. catch: Catches the thrown exception and handles it.
3. finally: Executes code after try/catch, regardless of an
exception being thrown.
4. throw: Explicitly throws an exception.
5. throws: Declares exceptions that a method may throw.
Basic Syntax of
Exception Handling
try {
// Code that may throw an exception
} catch (ExceptionType e) {
// Handling code
} finally {
// Code that will run regardless of exception
}
Best Practices in
Exception Handling
1. Handle Specific Exceptions: Always catch the most specific
exceptions first.
2. Avoid Empty Catch Blocks: Always log or handle the exception
meaningfully.
3. Use Custom Exceptions: Create user-defined exceptions for more
specific error handling.
4. Don’t Use Exceptions for Flow Control: Exceptions should not be
used for normal program flow.
Conclusion
Exception handling is a critical component for ensuring
robust Java applications.
Proper management of exceptions prevents application
crashes and enhances user experience.
Following best practices leads to cleaner and more
maintainable code.
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