Error Handling



Specification Reference

  • be able to discuss and identify the different types of errors that can occur within code (i.e. syntax, run-time and logical)
  • understand that some errors will occur during the execution of the code
  • understand that some errors can be detected and corrected during the coding stage
  • know how to detect errors at execution time and how to handle those errors to prevent the program from crashing where desirable
  • understand that computer programs can be developed with tools to help the programmer detect and deal with errors (e.g. Watch, Breakpoint, Step)
  • be able to use trace tables to check their code for errors

Supporting Resources