Object-oriented Programming Using C++ and Java

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Errors and Exceptions in Java and Multithreaded Programming

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this chapter, you will be able to understand and use

• Errors and exceptions of Java.
• How and where they are generated and how they are handled.
• Create your own exception class.
• Understand the underlying concepts in multithreaded programs.
• Understand the problems of racing and solution of synchronization of methods.

20.1 Introduction

Many of you would have come across a pop-up while you are using the Internet or operating system, wherein the pop message would say “OS or Browser has experienced a serious problem and needs to be closed down. Error reporting is in process”. Indeed, an error has occurred. Despite elaborate testing prior to delivery, ...