Syntax
try {
throw std::runtime_error("Failed");
} catch (const std::exception& error) {
std::cerr << error.what();
}Examples
C++ exceptions example
A focused example you can adapt while practising.
try {
throw std::runtime_error("Failed");
} catch (const std::exception& error) {
std::cerr << error.what();
}Best practices
- Start with the smallest working example, then adapt it to your project.
- Use the language’s standard library and idioms before introducing extra dependencies.
At a glance
- Purpose
- Systems and general-purpose software
- File extension
- .cpp · .hpp
- Runs in
- Compiled native applications
- Usually used with
- Compiler and standard library
Specifications & further reading
Related C++ documentation
C++ Conditions & Loops
C++ uses if, else if, and else for decisions. Range-based for loops iterate directly over the elements of a container.C++ if initializers
C++ reference for c++ if initializers.C++ switch statements
C++ reference for c++ switch statements.C++ for loops
C++ reference for c++ for loops.
C++ uses if, else if, and else for decisions. Range-based for loops iterate directly over the elements of a container.C++ if initializers
C++ reference for c++ if initializers.C++ switch statements
C++ reference for c++ switch statements.C++ for loops
C++ reference for c++ for loops.