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Java Tip 113: Identify subclasses at runtime

You can write a simple generic launcher in the following way: public class Launcher{ public static void main(String[] args){ if (args.length>0) { try { Command ...
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Exception handling: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Even though exception handling is common and every introductory Java course covers it, I still don't think we really know how to do it well. It is almost as if the general concept is still evolving ...
TheServerSide

Java Exception handling best practices

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Handling Java exceptions can be tricky. Which Java exceptions should you catch, and which ...
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Java Tip 134: When catching exceptions, don’t cast your net too wide

Java’s compile-time checking does a pretty good job of keeping exceptions safely caged—you can’t call a method that throws a checked exception without catching the exception or declaring that your own ...
TechRepublic

Take advantage of exception chaining in Java 1.4

Take advantage of exception chaining in Java 1.4 Your email has been sent Additions to Java 1.4 enable an easier way to chain exceptions. Find out how java.lang ...