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Exception Handling

This document provides an introduction to exception handling in PHP. It discusses what exceptions are, why exception handling is important, and how to implement basic exception handling using try, catch, and finally blocks in PHP. It also covers predefined exception classes in PHP, handling multiple exceptions, re-throwing exceptions, and concludes by emphasizing the importance of exception handling for robust PHP applications.

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Exception Handling

This document provides an introduction to exception handling in PHP. It discusses what exceptions are, why exception handling is important, and how to implement basic exception handling using try, catch, and finally blocks in PHP. It also covers predefined exception classes in PHP, handling multiple exceptions, re-throwing exceptions, and concludes by emphasizing the importance of exception handling for robust PHP applications.

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Topics to be covered...
• Introduction
• What is Exception?
• Why Exception Handling?
• Basic Exception Handling in PHP
• Types of Exceptions in PHP
• Handling Multiple Exceptions
• The Finally Block
• Re-throwing an Exception
• Conclusion
Introduction
• Exception handling is a crucial aspect of programming that allows developers to handle
unexpected errors or exceptional situations gracefully.

• In PHP, exceptions are used to handle errors that occur during the execution of a script.

• PHP provides a robust mechanism for dealing with exceptions, making it easier to write code
that is more robust and maintainable.
What is an Exception?
• An exception is an event that occurs during the execution of a program that disrupts the
normal flow of the program's instructions.

• Exceptions can be caused by various factors, such as invalid input, file not found, or
database connection errors.
Why Exception Handling?
Exception handling allows developers to:

• Separate Error Handling from Regular Code: Exceptions allow you to separate error-
handling code from the main program logic, making your code more readable and
maintainable.

• Graceful Degradation: Exceptions provide a way to gracefully degrade an application's


functionality when unexpected errors occur, rather than crashing the program.

• Error Reporting: With exceptions, you can easily log and report errors, helping you
diagnose and fix issues in production environments.
Basic Exception Handling in PHP
In PHP, exception handling is achieved using the try, catch, and finally blocks.

try {

// Code that may throw an exception

} catch (ExceptionType $e) {

// Code to handle the exception

} finally {

// Code that always runs, whether exception or not (optional)

}
Basic Exception Handling in PHP
Example:

try {

$result = 10 / 0; // This will throw a DivisionByZeroError

} catch (DivisionByZeroError $e) {

echo "Caught exception: " . $e->getMessage();

In this example, if a division by zero error occurs, it will be caught by the catch block, and an
error message will be displayed.
Exception Types in PHP
PHP has a hierarchy of predefined exception classes that cover common types of errors. Here
are some of the built-in exception classes:

• Exception: The base class for all exceptions.

• ErrorException: Represents a run-time error.

• RuntimeException: Represents generic run-time exceptions.

• InvalidArgumentException: Represents an invalid argument passed to a function.

• DivisionByZeroError: Represents an attempt to divide by zero.

...
Exception Types in PHP
You can handle multiple exceptions by chaining multiple catch blocks. Exception handling will
proceed from top to bottom until a matching catch block is found.

try {

// Code that may throw exceptions

} catch (ExceptionType1 $e1) {

// Code to handle ExceptionType1

} catch (ExceptionType2 $e2) {

// Code to handle ExceptionType2

} catch (Exception $e) {

// Code to handle all other exceptions

}
The “finally” block
The finally block is optional and is used for code that should be executed regardless of whether
an exception was thrown or not. It is often used for cleanup tasks.

try {

// Code that may throw an exception

} catch (ExceptionType $e) {

// Code to handle the exception

} finally {

// Cleanup code that always runs

}
Re-throwing the Exception
You can rethrow an exception using the throw statement inside a catch block to propagate it to a
higher level of the program.

try {

// Code that may throw an exception

} catch (ExceptionType $e) {

// Code to handle the exception

throw $e; // Rethrow the exception

}
This allows you to catch and handle exceptions at different levels of your application.
Conclusion

• Exception handling is a fundamental aspect of writing robust PHP applications.

• By using try, catch, and finally blocks, you can gracefully handle errors and exceptions,
improving the reliability and maintainability of your code.

• Custom exceptions can be used to represent application-specific error scenarios, making it


easier to identify and handle issues in your code.
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