Using Throws Clause in Java: Explanation & Practice

Problem summary

Create a method that declares it throws an exception, and handle it in main.

Starter code

public class Main {
    // Create method that throws IOException
    
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        // Call method and handle exception
    }
}

Expected output and test cases

• Handle declared exception

  File operation failed

Hints

1. Add 'throws ExceptionType' to method signature
2. Caller must handle or propagate
3. For checked exceptions

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