Exceptions · interview question
What should you do to ensure a custom exception class is serializable?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Implement the Serializable interface.
Why
To ensure a custom exception class is serializable, it should implement the Serializable interface. This allows the exception to be transmitted over a network or saved for later use.
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