> > > > The currently defined exceptions in [math] can be found in the > > > > top-level package and .exceptions. Those in the top-level have at > > > > this point been deprecated. > > Don't package your exceptions in a package called ".exceptions". That is very > odd.
Why? > The exception should be defined where they are used. What do you do for exceptions that are used in several classes and several packages? > As I and others have suggested: reuse existing stock exceptions. Only create > exceptions classes if you must. Depending on the requirements, the exceptions we created may be more convenient. > If you consider creating an exception, especially in a hierarchy, think: why > would I want to CATCH this exception as opposed to a superclass? I don't agree because I don't consider from that stand-point. IMHO, the exception is useful if it conveys a problem as specifically as possible. The caller is free to catch, or not, whatever he likes. Best, Gilles --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@commons.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@commons.apache.org
