Re: [RFC] Optional Catch Block Body

> On 31. Jul 2025, at 11:53, Mihail Liahimov <91liahim@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