3. Exceptions

Important

Prerequisite Information

This chapter assumes that the reader has a knowledge of basic Unix commands and experience working with a command-line text editor (e.g. emacs, vi, etc.). To get the most out of this tutorial, you should follow along and take notes.

Course-Specific Learning Outcomes

LO2.b: Define, throw, and propagate exceptions appropriately in a software solution.

Chapter Contents

• 3.1. Introduction
• 3.2. Exception Messages
• 3.3. Avoiding Exceptions
• 3.4. Handling Exceptions (Try-Catch)
• 3.5. Regarding Scope
• 3.6. Checked vs. Unchecked Exceptions
  • 3.6.1. Unchecked Exceptions
  • 3.6.2. Checked Exceptions
  • 3.6.3. Identifying Checked vs. Unchecked Exceptions
• 3.7. Multiple Catch Blocks
• 3.8. Explicitly Throwing Exceptions & Exception Propagation
• 3.9. Review Questions - Exceptions