This article examines three sides of Java exception handling, the good, the bad, and the ugly, and offer some tips you can use along the way.

Learn everything you need to throw, try, catch, and clean up after Java exceptions in your programs.

Should I catch java.lang.Exception ? A: Handling all runtime exceptions and checked exceptions declared by a given method is not sufficient to build the ultimate defense against external failures.

Test your knowledge of exception handling in Java with this tough, 10-question, multiple choice quiz.