What is the difference between runtime and checked exceptions?

What is the difference between runtime and checked exceptions?

Runtime exceptions are unchecked and can occur during program execution, while checked exceptions must be declared or handled.

Can you give me examples of each type?

Sure! An example of a runtime exception is NullPointerException, while IOException is a checked exception.

Why are runtime exceptions not required to be caught?

Runtime exceptions indicate programming errors, so they are not required to be caught or declared, allowing for cleaner code.

How should I handle checked exceptions in my code?

You should either catch checked exceptions using try-catch blocks or declare them in your method signature with 'throws'.