Additional Notes
Why avoid exceptions for control flow?
Track: Java
Topic: Exceptions
Focus: Fail Fast Validation
Java: Fail Fast Validation
Answer
Using exceptions for control flow can lead to poor performance and unclear code.
Exceptions should not be used for regular control flow because they are costly in terms of performance and make code harder to read. Instead, they should be reserved for truly exceptional situations. In a checkout process, using exceptions to handle normal conditions like an empty cart is inefficient and obfuscates intent.
Exceptions should not be used for regular control flow because they are costly in terms of performance and make code harder to read. Instead, they should be reserved for truly exceptional situations. In a checkout process, using exceptions to handle normal conditions like an empty cart is inefficient and obfuscates intent.
Topics: Exceptions Fail Fast Validation Java