is try-catch without finally the same as try-catch with finally?

Question

I really don't understand use of finally block... in try-catch block, Whether we use finally or not we can get same run of our code. for example what is difference between these code:

   try
   {
       System.out.println(1/0);
   }
   catch(ArithmeticException e)
   {
       System.out.println("Error");
   }
   finally
   {
       System.out.println("After try-catch");
   }

and this:

   try
   {
       System.out.println(1/0);
   }
   catch(ArithmeticException e)
   {
       System.out.println("Error");
   }

   System.out.println("After try-catch");

what is logically difference in output or hierarchy of running codes???

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 02 '14 at 10:35

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A finally will ALWAYS execute, except in certain cases, such as a System.exit() call, or a thread abruptly exiting.

As always the JLS defines all behaviours

answered Oct 02 '14 at 10:35

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also if i write my codes after catch without finally block, it will ALWAYS execute whether exception occurs or not!! – Ahmad Vatani Oct 02 '14 at 10:40
@Ahmad, not if the exception is thrown or a `RuntimeException` occurs. – epoch Oct 02 '14 at 10:41
what you mean "if the exception is thrown" ?? can tell me with an example? – Ahmad Vatani Oct 02 '14 at 10:56

is try-catch without finally the same as try-catch with finally?

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