Checked vs Unchecked Exceptions in Java

dev.deepdhamala.com.np (Deep Dhamala) — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:17:47 +0545

In this article, we will explore the very important topic of exceptions in Java: Checked vs Unchecked exceptions. Let’s start with the basics.

Exceptions in Java

An unexpected event that disturbs the normal flow of the program is called an Exception. This can be due to various reasons such as dividing by zero, accessing an invalid index in an array, or trying to read a file that does not exist.
You can take an analogy with a car accident. In your commute to job you met an accident. This is an unexpected even that disturbs you normal flow of the day. How you are going to handle this situation (exception)? Similarly, for Java exceptions, you need to define explicitly how you are going to handle the exception in order to prevent the program from crashing.

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