13.6 Exception Specifications

• List of exceptions function can throw

  • Also called throw list
    • int someFunction( double value )
    • throw ( ExceptionA, ExceptionB, ExceptionC )
    • { // function body
    • }
  • Can only throw ExceptionA, ExceptionB, and ExceptionC (and derived classes)
    • If throws other type, function unexpected called
    • By default, terminates program (more 13.7)
  • If no throw list, can throw any exception
  • If empty throw list, cannot throw any exceptions