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Exception

Pronunciationik-SEP-shun

Definition

An error that happens while the program runs. It stops normal flow unless your code catches and handles it.

Where you hear it

Stack traces, logs, try/catch, and bug reports.

Examples

  • The service throws an exception when the file is missing.
  • Catch the exception and show a friendly message.

Common mistake

Catching every exception and ignoring it. The error disappears from sight but not from reality.