To solve these problems, Java embraced a new approach to exception handling. In Java, we combine objects that describe exceptions with a mechanism based on throwing and catching these objects.

A "finally" block is an optional component of an exception handler. Use it to define behavior that should always execute even if an exception is encountered. It is needed in some cases because you ...

The Java platform includes a variety of language features and library types for dealing with exceptions, which are divergences from expected program behavior. In my previous article, you learned ...

The code in Listing 2 consists of various try/catch/finally blocks nested within one another. You can place try/catch/finally, try/catch, or try/finally blocks anywhere in your Java code. In addition, ...

by author - kevin koch in Developer on September 3, 2003, 12:00 AM PDT Web services B2B implementation demonstration: Components, exception handling, and logging ...

The reason this can become a nuisance is that some methods in Java will actually force the user to handle exceptions. This is where “try catch” in Java comes into play.

Exception handling best practices The resolution to the log and rethrow antipattern? Just get used to logging exceptions when, and only when, they are handled. That puts all exception logging in one ...

checked exceptions; runtime exceptions; system level errors; and try, catch, finally blocks. Think you've got a solid grasp on how to develop effective, error-proof Java code? Take this tough, ...