There must be a good explanation for this...

[blinker]

Why does my Java compiler (jikes) reject "return;" in the middle of a method on the grounds that it makes the rest of the method unreachable, and yet not so much as warn me about " if (true) { return; }" which makes the rest of the method equally unreachable?

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[nmc.livejournal.com]

Would you like a real answer that? 'Cause I think I know =)

[pinkfish.livejournal.com]

Logic is hard.