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Types of Errors and Error Handling in JavaScript

Errors in programming can be categorized into three types: Syntax Errors, Runtime Errors, and Logical Errors. Syntax Errors Syntax errors, also known as parsing errors, occur during compilation or interpretation: <script type="text/javascript"> window.print(; // Syntax error: missing closing parenthesis </script> When a syntax error occurs in JavaScript, only the affected thread stops, allowing other threads to continue. Runtime Errors Runtime errors, or exceptions, occur during script execution: <script type="text/javascript"> window.printme(); // Runtime error: calling a non-existing function </script> Exceptions affect the thread they occur in, but other JavaScript threads can continue normally. Logical Errors Logical errors are mistakes in the logic of your script, resulting in unexpected behavior: These errors are not sy