Exception Handling in Java

This lecture introduces the syntax for exception handling in Java, covering the four basic tasks: signaling an error, marking error-prone areas, associating error handling mechanisms, and optionally cleaning up after error-prone blocks. Key Java keywords for exception handling include 'throw' for signaling errors, 'try' for error-prone blocks, 'catch' for handling errors, and 'finally' for post-block actions. The lecture also explains the Throwable class hierarchy, with Error and Exception as main subclasses. Examples illustrate the use of 'try', 'catch', and 'throw' within methods, emphasizing the importance of proper exception handling to prevent program termination.