Navigating the Java Seas: A Guide to Exception Handling
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Table of contents
- 1. Introduction
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- 2.What is Exception ?
- 3. What is Error?
- 4. Exception Types
- 1)Checked Exception (Compile-Time Exception)
- 2)Unchecked Exception (Run-Time Exception)
- 5. What is Exception Handling
- 6. Why we need to Handle Exception?
- 7. Exception Handling Flow
- 8. Implementation
- 9. Exception Handling Mechanism
- 10. The Art of Graceful Recovery
- Conclusion
- Happy coding! 🚀✨
1. Introduction
Greetings, fellow Java enthusiasts! Today, we set sail on the tumultuous seas of exception handling—an indispensable skill for any Java sailor. Buckle up as we explore the power, strategies, and art of gracefully steering through unforeseen challenges in your Java code.
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2.What is Exception ?
Exception are events occuring during a program execution which interrupt the regular flow of data.
Technically, It is abnormal condition during the execution of programs which terminate execution of program.
Exception are related to the applications.
Exceptions may not be fatal in all cases.
An Exception is basically divided into 2 categories.
1)Checked Exception (Compile-Time Exception)
2)Unchecked Exception (Run-Time Exception)
Exceptions can be Checked (means, those are able to handled) or Unchecked (means, those are not being handled) programmer should handled at the application level.
3. What is Error?
Error is related to the environment in which the application is running.
An Error can't be recovered as it is fatal in nature.
An Error is basically divided into 2 categories.
1)Compile-Time Error
2)Run-Time Error
Errors are always unchecked (means, those are not handled) and usually indicate a system error or a problem with a low level resource and should be handled at the system level,if Possible.
4. Exception Types
1)Checked Exception (Compile-Time Exception)
Those are Exception, Which occur during Compile Time.
Java will force to handle the Compile Time Exception and its Childs Exceptions.
Checked exceptions are checked at compile-time and must be either caught or declared by the method using the
throws
keyword.Examples:
ClassNotFoundException
IOException
FileNotFoundException
ReflectiveOperationException
2)Unchecked Exception (Run-Time Exception)
Those are Exception, Which occur during Run Time.
Java will not force to handle the Run-Time Exception and its Child Exceptions.
Unchecked Exception are checked at runtime and it is not necessary to handle them. You can handle them if you want.
Example:
IndexOutOfBoundException
StringIndexOutOfBoundException
ArrayIndexOutOfBoundException
NullPointerException
Arithmetic Exception
5. What is Exception Handling
Java Exception handling enables your java application to handle exception sensibly.
Its one of the powerful mechanism to handle the runtime exception so that normal flow of the application can be maintained.
An Exceptoin can be anything which interrupts the flow of program.
When Exception occurs programs processing gets terminated & doesn't continue further.
In such cases we get a system generated error messages.
The good thing about exceptions is that they can be handled.
6. Why we need to Handle Exception?
If an Exception is raised, which has not been handled by programmer, the program execution can get terminates and system display non-user friendly exception message.
An end user may not be familier with the error.
7. Exception Handling Flow
The normal program flow runs in the try block.
If an exception occurs in try block, the program flow jumps to the catch block.
The catch block handles the exception - logs, displays error etc.
After handling, the program flow executes finally block if present.
Normal program flow continues after the try-catch.
8. Implementation
Use standard exception classes provided by languages/frameworks.
Create custom application-specific exceptions when needed.
Document expected exceptions in APIs and components.
Follow a consistent style and structure for readability.
Centralize handling by catching and logging at the top-level.
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| Try Block |
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| Exception occurs
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V
+----------------------+
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| Catch Block |
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| Handle exception
| Log, display error
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| Finally Block |
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| Normal program flow continues
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9. Exception Handling Mechanism
There are several ways to handle the exceptions those are following:
try-catch
Blockthrow
keywordthrows
keywordfinally
Block
Now Explore them,
1. try
Block
- The try block contains a set of statements withing which an exception might occur.
try{ // Set of Statements }//End try
Example:
try{ int x =10; int y = 0; /*This statment will throw error, and try block throw it.If any number is divide by zero it will give infinity, certain condition is not possible in java, so it give Arithmetic exception */ int result = x/y; }//End try
2. catch
Block:
A
catch
block must be associated it withtry
block.The corresponding catch block executes it an exception of a particular type occur within the
try
block.
catch(Exception e){ // it will catch the error and display on it consoles. }//End catch
Example:
catch(ArithmeticException e){ System.out.println("Exception Occured: "+e.printStackTrace()); }//End catch // divideByZeroException occured. Unnecessary operation
try-catch
Block:
Example:
try { // Code that might throw an exception } catch (ExceptionType e) { // Handling the exception }
Multiple Catch Blocks: You can have Multiple catch blocks
try { // Code that might throw an exception } catch (IOException e) { // Handle IOException } catch (SQLException e) { // Handle SQLException }//End try-catch
3. Finally
Block:
A finally statement must be associated with try statements.
It identifies a block of statements that needs to be executed regardless of weather or not an exception withing the try block.
Resource cleanup code (memory etc)
It can be any condition.
Example:
try {
// Code that might throw an exception
} catch (Exception e) {
// Handle the exception
} finally {
// Code in this block always executes
}
4. throw
Keyword:
It is used to raise exception explicitely without your code.
It is used to
throw
custom exception.Normally JVM is responsible for identifying the exceptional java class.
You can use
throw
keyword with this syntaxthrow
object.
Example:
// throw Predefined Exception
ArithmeticException e = new ArithmeticException();
or
throw new ArithmeticException();
throw new CustomException("This is a custom exception");
5. throws
Keyword:
Throws keyword is used to specify the method level exceptions.
If any method throws compile time exception then caller should.
Handle the exception by using
try-catch
block inside the method.Propagate the exception to caller of the method level exception using throws keyword.
Example:
public void exampleMethod() throws IOException, SQLException {
// Method code
}
Exception-Hierarchy-Diagram
10. The Art of Graceful Recovery
1. Logging Exceptions:
- Proper logging of exceptions is crucial for debugging and understanding the root cause of issues.
2. Graceful Degradation:
- Exception handling allows for graceful degradation, enabling a program to continue functioning even in the face of unexpected errors.
Conclusion
Exception handling in Java is not just about catching errors; it's about crafting resilient code that can navigate the storms of unexpected events. By understanding the power of try-catch blocks, multiple catch statements, and exception handling strategies, you can steer your Java ship through any code tempest.
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