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  1. Rules Repository
  2. RSPEC-2738

General "catch" clauses should not be used

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    • Type: Code Smell Detection
    • Status: Active
    • Resolution: Unresolved
    • Labels:
    • Message:
      ["catch"|"except"] a specific exception type.
    • Default Severity:
      Minor
    • Impact:
      Low
    • Likelihood:
      Low
    • Targeted languages:
      C#, Java, Python
    • Covered Languages:
      C, C++, Objective-C
    • Remediation Function:
      Constant/Issue
    • Constant Cost:
      20min
    • PMD:
      AvoidCatchingGenericException
    • Pylint:
      W0702, W0703

      Description

      A general catch block seems like an efficient way to handle multiple possible exceptions. Unfortunately, it traps all exception types, casting too broad a net, and perhaps mishandling extraordinary cases. Instead, specific exception sub-types should be caught.

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          New Feature - A new feature of the product, which has yet to be developed. CPP-1139 Rule: General "catch" clauses should not be used

          • Major - Major loss of function.
          • Closed
          is related to

          False-Positive - Unexpected issue reported by a rule CPP-2419 S1181 & S2738: Fix false positives for generic catch handlers

          • Major - Major loss of function.
          • Closed

          Code Smell Detection - RSPEC-5754 "SystemExit" should be re-raised

          • Active
          relates to

          Code Smell Detection - RSPEC-2221 "Exception" should not be caught when not required by called methods

          • Active

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              Reporter:
              ann.campbell.2 Ann Campbell
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