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What is error handling in PHP?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
Error handling manages runtime problems using exceptions and error reporting.
Deep explanation
PHP supports traditional warnings/errors and object-oriented exception handling. try-catch-finally improves maintainability and prevents application crashes.
Real-world example
Payment APIs throw exceptions when transactions fail.
Common mistakes
- Suppressing errors with @ operators instead of fixing issues.
Follow-up questions
- What is the difference between errors and exceptions?
- What is finally used for?