Handling Exceptions
Explore how to manage exceptions in Kotlin by understanding how to throw and catch exceptions, work with built-in types like ArithmeticException, and define custom exceptions. This lesson helps you maintain program flow while handling error conditions effectively.
Introduction to exceptions
An exception is a generally unwanted event that interrupts the regular flow of our program. It might occur when we perform an illegal operation. Exceptions contain information that helps developers find out what led to this problem.
Example 1: Division by zero
Let’s take a look at an example. When we divide an integer by 0, an exception of type ArithmeticException will be thrown.
Each exception might have a message included that should explain what went wrong. In this case, the message will be
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