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  1. Rules Repository
  2. RSPEC-1194

"java.lang.Error" should not be extended

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    • Type: Code Smell Detection
    • Status: Active
    • Resolution: Unresolved
    • Labels:
    • Message:
      Extend "java.lang.Exception" or one of its subclasses.
    • Default Severity:
      Major
    • Impact:
      Low
    • Likelihood:
      High
    • Covered Languages:
      Java
    • Remediation Function:
      Constant/Issue
    • Constant Cost:
      10min
    • Analysis Scope:
      Main Sources
    • PMD:
      DoNotExtendJavaLangError

      Description

      java.lang.Error and its subclasses represent abnormal conditions, such as OutOfMemoryError, which should only be encountered by the Java Virtual Machine.

      Noncompliant Code Example

      public class MyException extends Error { /* ... */ }       // Noncompliant

      Compliant Solution

      public class MyException extends Exception { /* ... */ }   // Compliant

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          is related to

          False Negative - True issue, expected to be covered by a rule, but ultimately not reported SONARJAVA-3440 FN in S1194: Support extending sub-classes of Error

          • Major - Major loss of function.
          • Closed

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              Reporter:
              freddy.mallet Freddy Mallet (Inactive)
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