Why is @ControllerAdvice preferred over try-catch blocks inside each controller method for exception handling?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15

Spring Boot - Exception Handling

Why is @ControllerAdvice preferred over try-catch blocks inside each controller method for exception handling?

AIt automatically fixes exceptions without developer intervention

BIt improves application performance by skipping exceptions

CIt centralizes error handling, reducing code duplication and improving maintainability

DIt replaces the need for logging errors

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the benefit of centralized handling
@ControllerAdvice centralizes exception handling for all controllers in one place.
Step 2: Compare with try-catch in each method
Try-catch in every method causes repeated code and harder maintenance.
Final Answer:
It centralizes error handling, reducing code duplication and improving maintainability -> Option C
Quick Check:
Centralized handling improves maintainability [OK]

Quick Trick: Centralize error handling to avoid repetition [OK]

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