What are Checked vs Unchecked Exceptions in Java?

• Natan Ferreira
• June 4, 2025June 4, 2025
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In Java, exceptions are part of the Throwable hierarchy and are used to signal abnormal situations during the execution of a program. Understanding how exceptions are structured helps in designing more robust and readable code. At the top of the hierarchy is the Throwable class, which has two direct subclasses: Checked Exceptions Checked exceptions are…