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Code Smell 304: Null Pointer Exception - How to Avoid NULL References That Cause Runtime Crashes

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Java Exception handling best practices

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Handling Java exceptions can be tricky. Which Java exceptions should you catch, and which ...
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EF 9 Has a Bug Related to GroupBy Usage: GroupBy Throwing an Exception

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How to use guard clauses in C#

Take advantage of guard clauses in C# to eliminate unnecessary nested constructs and branches and enhance the readability and maintainability of your application’s code. We always strive to write ...
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Effective Unit Test Generation for Java Null Pointer Exceptions

Abstract: In this experience paper, we share our experience on enhancing automatic unit test generation to more effectively find Java null pointer exceptions (NPEs). NPEs are among the most common and ...
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Introduction to pattern matching in Java

Experienced Java developers are committed to continuous improvement. We always seek ways to make our code more readable, reliable and efficient. Java's evolution provides a steady stream of powerful ...
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Throwing exceptions and errors in Java

In its simplest form, here's what happens when an error or exception is thrown: the class of error/exception, such as NullPointerException (which is a class in java ...
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How to handle null values in C#

Null pointer exceptions are no fun. You can avoid them and keep your code clean and maintainable by using these techniques to elegantly handle null values in C#. When working on applications in any ...