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> if a failure is expected behavior, then you shouldn't be using exceptions Just from the abstract view - isn't 'exception' defined as unexpected event? Or am

> if a failure is expected behavior, then you shouldn't be using exceptions Just from the abstract view - isn't 'exception' defined as unexpected event? Or am i missing something?

Retra 12y ago
Exceptions are not for unexpected behavior, but for state that is inconsistent with your model. Unexpected behavior is generally called an "error" or a bug. You can't code around the unexpected.