RFE: NullPointerException: Better info

Name: rmT116609 Date: 03/19/2003


A DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST :
Include the class name and variable name in any NullPointerException message.

JUSTIFICATION :
It would make debugging easier.

EXPECTED VERSUS ACTUAL BEHAVIOR :
The message of the NullPointerException should include the class name and variable name whenever possible. It is understood that it might not always be possible because of changes made by a JIT.
NullPointerException doesn't include a message.

CUSTOMER SUBMITTED WORKAROUND :
Catch and rethrow the NullPointerException around each possible pointer dereference.
(Review ID: 182849)
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