How do exceptions work in C++ and Java?

Can you explain how exceptions are handled in C++?

In C++, exceptions are handled using try, catch, and throw keywords. You wrap code that may throw an exception in a try block, and handle the exception in a catch block.

What about Java? Is it similar?

Yes, Java also uses try, catch, and throw. However, Java has checked exceptions, which must be declared in the method signature.

Can you give an example of throwing an exception in both languages?

Sure! In C++, you might use throw std::runtime_error("Error occurred"); and in Java, you would use throw new Exception("Error occurred");.

Are there any best practices for using exceptions?

Yes, it's best to use exceptions for exceptional conditions, not for regular control flow, and always clean up resources in a finally block in Java.