Re: Why catch (NullPointerException e)?

[Ian Rogers]

Hi Etienne,

by default a JVM doesn't have a security manager. However, if we're 
executing applets in a web browser the browser would install a security 
manager to provide the "sandbox" security model. I agree with your 
points. I find the idea of exceptions for optimisation an interesting 
concept, even though this may not go along with programming best 
practice. Best practice is always subjective so it's hard to know the 
best way to deal with these situations within your JVM.

Cheers,

Ian Rogers