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Why should you avoid catching Throwable in Java?
Track: Java
Topic: Exceptions
Focus: Reliable Java Error Design
Java: Reliable Java Error Design
Answer
It can hide critical errors like OutOfMemoryError.
Catching Throwable in Java is usually discouraged because it includes both exceptions and errors. Errors like OutOfMemoryError indicate serious problems that applications should not attempt to handle. Instead, focus on catching specific exceptions to maintain application stability.
Catching Throwable in Java is usually discouraged because it includes both exceptions and errors. Errors like OutOfMemoryError indicate serious problems that applications should not attempt to handle. Instead, focus on catching specific exceptions to maintain application stability.
Topics: Exceptions Java Reliable Java Error Design