Try-Catch

Definition

Try-catch is a programming construct used to handle exceptions or errors that may occur during runtime. The code within the "try" block is executed, and if an exception occurs, it is caught and handled in the "catch" block.

Related terms

Exception handling: Exception handling refers to techniques used in programming to deal with unexpected events or errors that disrupt normal program flow.

Finally block: The finally block is an optional part of a try-catch construct. It contains code that will always be executed regardless of whether an exception occurred or not.

Throwing exceptions: Throwing exceptions allows programmers to create custom error messages and interrupt normal program flow when certain conditions are met.