Exception Handling and Debugging Techniques

These flashcards cover key concepts related to exception handling and debugging techniques as discussed in the lecture.

What is the process of identifying and fixing errors in a program called?

Debugging.

What does the debugging process typically start with?

Examining the error symptoms, such as crashes or error messages.

What is the process of identifying and fixing errors in a program called?

Debugging.

What does the debugging process typically start with?

Examining the error symptoms, such as crashes or error messages.

What is backtracking in debugging?

Working backward through the code from the point where a problem first occurred.

Which debugging tool provides valuable insights into how the code functions?

Chrome DevTools.

What is the purpose of setting breakpoints in debugging?

To temporarily stop execution of the program for inspection.

What technique involves dividing the code into halves to isolate a bug?

Binary search.

What does 'rubber ducking' in debugging refer to?

Explaining the problem out loud or in writing to identify issues.

What is one of the basic classes of errors in Java that represents serious issues?

Error Class.

What type of exception occurs when a program tries to access an array with an invalid index?

IndexOutOfBoundsException.

What programming construct is used to handle exceptions in Java?

Try…catch block.

What keyword is used to declare a block where exceptions might occur in Java?

try.

What does the catch block do in a try…catch structure?

It handles exceptions that might be thrown.

What guarantees that certain code will execute regardless of whether an exception occurred?

finally block.

What is an ArithmeticException?

An exception raised during a wrong mathematical operation at runtime.

What happens when a division by zero is attempted in the Division example?

An ArithmeticException is thrown.

What do we call the list of error messages that shows methods called during execution after errors?

Stack trace history.

What is the importance of taking breaks during debugging?

It allows the mind to clear and can lead to new insights.

Why is documenting the debugging process important?

It serves as a valuable resource for future debugging challenges.