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

Posted by Eli Goodwin
Eli Goodwin
29,502 Points

not understanding how it is not catching the exception. the test is run using the conditions given.

why is this not catching the exception following the try test?

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);
        try {
        kart.drive(2);
        }
        catch (IllegalArgumentException iae){
        System.out.println("Woah there! Not enough charge!");
        }
    }
}

1 Answer

Marlon Sanchez
Marlon Sanchez
5,269 Points
Marlon Sanchez
Marlon Sanchez
5,269 Points

Hi Eli, you forgot to remove kart.drive(2); right above your try catch block, then I think we should use iae.getMessage() after the warning. HTH.