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Java's unchecked exceptions are runtime exceptions (RuntimeException and its subclasses) that do not require mandatory handling or declaration in the method signature.
Purpose of unchecked exceptions:
- Used for errors that are usually caused by programming mistakes, such as
NullPointerException,IllegalArgumentException. - Allow the code to avoid cluttering with checks and exception handling that are not expected to be recovered.
- Facilitate development when the exception signals incorrect use of API or logic.
Example:
public int divide(int a, int b) {
if (b == 0) {
throw new IllegalArgumentException("Divisor cannot be zero");
}
return a / b;
}
Here, IllegalArgumentException is an unchecked exception, and the method is not required to declare it in throws. This indicates incorrect usage of the method.