> On 31. Jul 2025, at 11:53, Mihail Liahimov <91lia...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Introduction
>
> Currently, PHP requires a block body for catch clauses even when the caught
> exception is not used. This results in unnecessary boilerplate code. This RFC
> proposes allowing catch clauses without a body when the exception variable is
> omitted.
>
> Proposal
>
> Allow the following syntax where the curly braces can be omitted when no
> exception variable is specified and no handling is needed:
>
> try {
> // code that may throw
> } catch (SomeError);
>
> This would be equivalent to:
>
> try {
> // code that may throw
> } catch (SomeError) {}
>
> Motivation
>
> Reduced Boilerplate: Eliminates unnecessary empty blocks when exceptions only
> need to be caught and ignored.
> Improved Readability: Makes the code more concise and focuses on the
> important parts.
>
> Backward Incompatible Changes
>
> None. This is purely an additive change to the syntax.
>
Hey Mihail,
Why would the `catch (SomeError)` still be required if it isn’t used?
Cheers,
Nick
