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JavaScript try...catch Statement (With Examples)

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • What is try...catch Statement in JavaScript?
  • JavaScript try...catch Statement Syntax
  • Why Use JavaScript try...catch?
  • JavaScript try...catch Statement Examples
  • JavaScript try...catch Best Practices
  • How try...catch Works in JavaScript?

FAQs about try...catch Statement in JavaScript

No, syntax errors are detected during code parsing and won't be caught by JavaScript try catch statement.
The error object contains properties such as message (error message), name (error type), and stack (stack trace).
No, the catch block is mandatory if you use a try block. However, the catch block can be empty (though not recommended).
Yes, variables declared in the try block can be modified in the finally block as they share the same scope.
No, use try catch statement in JavaScript sparingly. Overusing it can clutter your code. Use it only where you anticipate potential errors.
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