How do exceptions in PHP compare to the concept of jumping to a specific line in code?

Exceptions in PHP are a more structured and recommended way to handle errors or exceptional situations in code compared to jumping to a specific line using functions like `goto`. Exceptions allow for better error handling, separation of concerns, and maintainability in code. By throwing an exception when an error occurs, you can catch and handle it in a more controlled manner, without disrupting the flow of the program.

try {
    // Code that may throw an exception
    if ($errorCondition) {
        throw new Exception('An error occurred');
    }
} catch (Exception $e) {
    // Handle the exception
    echo 'Caught exception: ' . $e->getMessage();
}