Video weekend #52. Handling exceptions in Java, choosing an operating system for a programmer, learning how to insert comments into code and convincing an employer of your value

Exception handling in Java, try catch java / Java from scratch

If you want to deepen your knowledge of exception handling methods, then take a few minutes of your time to watch Alexey Marshal’s video. In it, you will learn how and when exceptions are handled in the Java language and see clear examples of such handling. Since each example is accompanied by a detailed explanation, you can learn how to handle exceptions very easily and quickly.

Operating system for a novice programmer

According to statistics, most desktop computers have the Windows operating system installed. And although it is not without its problems, hundreds of millions of people around the world have already become accustomed to it. Including, of course, programmers. But what about those who use other operating systems? Can I write code using an Android tablet or Chromebook? What are the differences in coding on Linux, Mac and Windows? And how can your choice of operating system affect your career? YouTube blogger and programmer Itdog decided to deal with all these issues. The creator of the video talks in detail about the advantages and disadvantages of each operating system from the point of view of a novice developer.

Clean Code in Java: When and Where to Insert Comments into Program Code

For beginners who are just starting to work with code on their own, the presence of comments is very helpful. As a rule, such marks in the program code indicate the presence of some problem with the name of a variable, method or class. In addition, comments themselves make it easier to read other people's code, which is especially important for novice developers. If you are at a loss with the question of when you need to insert comments into the code, and when you can do without them, then Dmitry Finashkin’s video can help you answer it. In it, the author explains in what cases Java code needs commenting and how to do it correctly. All examples are shown in IntelliJ IDEA.

How to become a more valuable programmer

How to convince your employer that you, as a programmer, deserve another salary increase or are ready to move to a new position? Alexey Korepanov, a developer with seven years of experience in a Dutch company and thirteen years of experience in Russian companies, shares useful tips on this matter with his viewers. We hope that Alexey's recommendations will have a positive impact on your future career.