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What is exception handling?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

Exception handling manages runtime errors.

Deep explanation

Uses try, catch, finally blocks to handle errors gracefully.

Real-world example

Used in file handling and network operations.

Common mistakes

  • Ignoring exceptions or using generic catch.

Follow-up questions

  • What is finally block?
  • Checked vs unchecked exceptions?

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