Kit Library / Computer Science / Object-Oriented Programming
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An unexpected event during program execution.
An exception is an event that disrupts the normal flow of a program's instructions. In Java, exceptions are objects that describe an error or unexpected condition. They can arise from user input, hardware failures, or programming bugs. Handling exceptions allows the program to continue or fail gracefully.
↳ Exceptions are runtime disruptions that can be managed to keep programs stable.
All exceptions inherit from Throwable.
The root of the exception hierarchy is the Throwable class. It has two main subclasses: Exception (for recoverable conditions) and Error (for serious problems like `OutOfMemoryError`). `Exception` is further divided into checked and unchecked exceptions.
↳ Understanding the hierarchy helps in catching the right exception type.
Compiler enforces checked, not unchecked.
Checked exceptions are checked at compile time; the compiler forces you to handle them (e.g., `IOException`). Unchecked exceptions occur at runtime and are not checked by the compiler (e.g., `ArithmeticException`). They are subclasses of `RuntimeException`.
↳ Checked exceptions demand handling; unchecked exceptions are optional to handle.
Exception handling in Java is a robust mechanism to manage runtime errors and maintain normal program flow. It involves try-catch blocks, finally, throw/throws, and custom exceptions, with a clear hierarchy of checked an…
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19 questions laddered from warm-up to topper-level, each with an explanation. A taste:
Which keyword is used to manually throw an exception in Java?
Beginnerthrow
The `throw` keyword is used to explicitly throw an exception, while `throws` declares exceptions in a method signature.
What is the superclass of all exceptions in Java?
BeginnerThrowable
`Throwable` is the root class for the exception hierarchy; `Exception` and `Error` both extend it.
Which of the following is an unchecked exception?
IntermediateArithmeticException
`ArithmeticException` is a subclass of `RuntimeException`, making it unchecked. The others are checked exceptions.
What happens if an exception is not caught in a Java program?
BeginnerThe program terminates abruptly
An uncaught exception propagates up the call stack and causes the program to terminate with an error message.
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