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What does "exception" mean in programming?
exception is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
An event that occurs during program execution that disrupts the normal flow of instructions. Exceptions are typically caused by errors and must be caught and handled.
Example
"The code throws an exception if the user ID is null."
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