Bug 481642

Summary: Surround with try/catch should throw RuntimeException by default instead of printStackTrace()
Product: [Eclipse Project] JDT Reporter: Missing name <edpeur>
Component: UIAssignee: JDT-UI-Inbox <jdt-ui-inbox>
Status: NEW --- QA Contact:
Severity: enhancement    
Priority: P3    
Version: 4.6   
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Description Missing name CLA 2015-11-07 07:51:34 EST
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Surround with try/catch throw new RuntimeException() instead of printStackTrace()

Throwing a RuntimeException is a better default than printStackTrace()
I am sure experienced coders will agree. It is a better default for experienced coders and for newbies.