💡 What I Learned Today: Checked vs Unchecked Exceptions in Java
While strengthening my Java fundamentals, I revisited a core concept in Exception Handling — the difference between Checked and Unchecked exceptions.
🔹 Checked Exceptions
- These must be handled at compile time using try-catch or throws.
- Common examples: IOException, SQLException.
- Useful when the error is expected and can be recovered from (e.g., file not found, network issues).
🔹 Unchecked Exceptions
- These occur at runtime and don’t require mandatory handling.
- Examples: NullPointerException, ArithmeticException.
- Usually caused by programming logic errors.
📌 Quick takeaway:
Checked → External issues you can anticipate
Unchecked → Internal issues you should fix in code logic
Understanding this difference helps write cleaner, safer, and more predictable Java applications.
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