Java System exit() Method

7 Nov 2024 | 1 min read

The exit() method of System class terminates the current Java virtual machine running on system. This method takes status code as an argument.

  • Status - exit(0) - indicates Successful termination
  • Status - exit(-1) - indicates unsuccessful termination with Exception
  • Status - exit(1) - indicates Unsuccessful termination

Syntax

Parameter

status - It is the exit status.

Returns

This method does not return any value.

Exception

If security manager exist and his checkexit method doesn't approve exit with specified status then a SecurityException is thorwn.

Example 1

Output:

array[0]=9 array[1]=8 array[2]=7 array[3]=6 terminatingjvm,exiting 

Example 2

Output:

program will terminate when i is 1 your no is 10 your no is 9 your no is 8 your no is 7 your no is 6 your no is 5 your no is 4 your no is 3 your no is 2 your no is 1 Value is 1 now terminating your program