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Java

Posted by Tal Idan
Tal Idan
1,742 Points

Why use the entire Try/Catch/Throw fiasco instead of an if?

I dont understand, instead of turning heads regarding this, why not just use: public boolean applyGuess(char letter) { if(hits.indexOf(letter)!=-1 || misses.indexOf(letter)!=-1) { System.out.println("You've already tried this guess."); return false; } .....//rest of method

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Mohammed Yehia
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Mohammed Yehia
Courses Plus Student 9,255 Points
Mohammed Yehia
Mohammed Yehia
Courses Plus Student 9,255 Points

Maybe this is a simple case and you can handle it with just on simple if else but look at this https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/essential/exceptions/advantages.html