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PHP exceptions

PHP reference for php exceptions.

Syntax

try {
  throw new RuntimeException("Failed");
} catch (RuntimeException $error) {
  echo $error->getMessage();
}

Examples

PHP exceptions example

A focused example you can adapt while practising.

try {
  throw new RuntimeException("Failed");
} catch (RuntimeException $error) {
  echo $error->getMessage();
}

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.

Runtime & versions

PHP runtime on a server or CLI. Feature availability depends on the language and runtime version used by your project; consult the official reference below.

PHP Manual

Specifications & further reading