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Java Java Objects (Retired) Harnessing the Power of Objects Handling Exceptions

Aldrich Alviar
Aldrich Alviar
2,745 Points
Posted by Aldrich Alviar
Aldrich Alviar
2,745 Points

handling exception

IllegalArgumentException when the drive method is called catch it and warn the user

Main.java 
public class Main {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        GoKart kart = new GoKart("yellow");
        if (kart.isBatteryEmpty()) {
          System.out.println("The battery is empty");
        }
        kart.drive(2);
    }
}

1 Answer

Kristian Gausel
Kristian Gausel
14,661 Points
Kristian Gausel
Kristian Gausel
14,661 Points 
public class Main {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        GoKart kart = new GoKart("yellow");
        if (kart.isBatteryEmpty()) {
          System.out.println("The battery is empty");
        }
        try{
        kart.drive(2);
        } catch (IllegalArgumentException exception){
         System.out.println(exception); 
        }
    }
}

You need to use a try-catch block.