Exception Handling

Exception handling is a programming term used when defining ways in which exceptions or errors are to be handles. For example, Java has an "exception" mechanism designed specifically to help catch exceptions in Java programs. Most commonly, the term is used as "exception handling routines."

Exception handling is becoming increasingly important on the Web. As Web browsers connect to Web servers and receive errors, it's more helpful if the error message displayed is specific and meaningful rather than generic.

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Writing Java Programs

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