Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A finally block is a section of code that follows a try-catch block and is always executed, regardless of whether an exception occurs or not. It is commonly used to perform cleanup tasks or release resources.
Exception handling: The process of dealing with errors or exceptional situations that may occur during program execution.
Try-catch block: A structure in programming that allows you to catch and handle exceptions, preventing them from crashing your program.
Resource management: The practice of efficiently allocating and releasing system resources, such as memory or file handles, to avoid leaks or conflicts.