[Solved] What happens if a @Before advice method throws an exception during execution? — Ans: The target method is not executed and the exception propagates | Spring Boot

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What happens if a @Before advice method throws an exception during execution?

AThe advice is retried until it succeeds before running the target method

BThe target method is not executed and the exception propagates

CThe exception is caught and logged, then the target method runs

DThe target method executes normally ignoring the exception

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand exception handling in @Before advice
If @Before advice throws an exception, it prevents the target method from running.
Step 2: Confirm exception propagation behavior
The exception propagates up, stopping normal flow unless caught elsewhere.
Final Answer:
The target method is not executed and the exception propagates -> Option B
Quick Check:
@Before exception stops target method [OK]

Quick Trick: Exception in @Before stops target method execution [OK]

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