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Why might using generic exceptions be a pitfall?
Track: Java
Topic: Exceptions
Focus: Custom Exceptions
Java: Custom Exceptions
Answer
They provide less context, making debugging and handling less precise.
Using generic exceptions, like `Exception` or `RuntimeException`, can obscure the specific cause of an error. For instance, throwing `Exception` for payment errors in e-commerce doesn't indicate if it's a timeout or invalid card, complicating error resolution.
Using generic exceptions, like `Exception` or `RuntimeException`, can obscure the specific cause of an error. For instance, throwing `Exception` for payment errors in e-commerce doesn't indicate if it's a timeout or invalid card, complicating error resolution.
Topics: Custom Exceptions Exceptions Java