Exception handling with @ControllerAdvice

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Global exception handling in Spring uses @ControllerAdvice to centralize error responses across all controllers. I define @ExceptionHandler methods for specific exceptions, returning consistent error DTOs with HTTP status codes. Custom exceptions extend RuntimeException for business logic violations. @ResponseStatus annotations set default status codes. The advice intercepts exceptions before they reach the client, transforming them into user-friendly JSON responses. Validation errors from @Valid trigger MethodArgumentNotValidException, which I handle to return field-specific messages. This pattern eliminates try-catch blocks in controllers and ensures uniform error handling. Logging integration captures exceptions for monitoring. The approach separates error handling concerns from business logic, improving maintainability.