Java classifies exceptions into a few types: checked exceptions, unchecked exceptions, and errors, which must be handled by the JVM. I’ll have more below about how the Java virtual machine ...

In Java, exceptions are one of many structures that govern the control flow of a program. Specifically, they are unintended side effects of a program's normal execution.

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 ...

Writing multithreaded applications in Java can trip up beginner and intermediate programmers alike. Before you tie yourself in a knot, learn how to sidestep these common threading mistakes.

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.

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, ...