Re: Warning: Unreachable code detected

In the case of switch statements, you don't need a break for a preceding
throw or return statement.

On Nov 12, 2007 11:14 AM, R. Rogers <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I like coding defensively, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the
> following code demonstrates this to a very small degree:
>
>            switch (code)
>            {
>                case 1:
>                    result = DialogResult.OK;
>                    break;
>
>                case 2:
>                    result = DialogResult.Cancel;
>                    break;
>
>                case 3:
>                    throw new ApplicationException("No such logon
> session.");
>                    break;
>
>        ...
>        }
>
> The trouble is that if I break after throwing an exception, the compiler
> gives me an "unreachable code detected" message, and I don't like any
> warnings.
>
> Would you have any advice to share on this? I don't really want to get rid
> of the break statement.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Richard Rogers
> http://www.RichardRogers.ca/ <http://www.richardrogers.ca/>
>