C# FAQ: Why does CSharp not support checked exceptions

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Why does C# not support checked exceptions?

Checked exceptions are a controversial topic among the programming illuminati. In particular, Java developers who also use C# contest the issue. However, the Java language is the only major programming language to support checked exceptions. C#, C++, and PHP—for example—do not.

See also

• Exception classes