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Throws vs Throwable in Java Explained - fleekitsolutions - 20-08-2025 Hey everyone, I often see confusion around Java exception handling, especially when it comes to the difference between throws and Throwable. As part of a leading software testing company, we regularly deal with error handling and exception testing in different projects, so I thought I’d share some insights. throws → Used in method declarations to specify which exceptions might be thrown. It’s basically a way to alert the compiler and developers that a method can cause certain exceptions. Throwable → This is the superclass of all exceptions and errors in Java. Both Exception and Error extend Throwable. In short: throws = a keyword that declares exceptions. Throwable = the root class for all exceptions and errors. This distinction is crucial for writing stable, bug-free applications and for creating effective software testing strategies. We recently published a detailed article on this topic with code examples and practical explanations. If you want to dive deeper, you can check it out here: https://fleekitsolutions.com/difference-between-throws-and-throwable/ Would love to hear your thoughts — how do you usually explain this concept to junior developers or testers on your team? — Fleek IT Solutions (Software Testing Company)