Java Programming for Complete Beginners - Java 16 - Step 05 - Basics of Handling Exceptions - Need for finally

The video tutorial explains the importance of the finally block in Java exception handling. It demonstrates how to use the Scanner class for user input and highlights the potential for resource leakage if resources are not properly closed. The tutorial covers the try-catch mechanism for handling exceptions and shows how the finally block ensures that resources like Scanner are closed, even if an exception occurs. The video emphasizes the importance of resource management and provides a practical example of using finally to prevent memory leaks.

Explain the flow of execution when an exception occurs in relation to the finally block.

What is the significance of checking if the scanner is not null before calling scanner.close()?

What are the potential consequences of not handling exceptions properly in your code?