Chapter 18. Handling Errors in a Program
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS HOUR:
How to respond to exceptions in your Java programs
How to create methods that ignore an exception, leaving it for another class to handle
How to use methods that cause exceptions
How to create your own exceptions
Errors, the bugs, blunders, and typos that prevent a program from running correctly, are a natural part of the software development process. “Natural” is probably the kindest word that’s ever been used to describe them. In my own programming, when I can’t find the cause of an elusive error, I use words that would make a gangsta rapper blush.
Some errors are flagged by the compiler and prevent you from creating a class. Others are noted ...
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