How to execute finally block in C#

Question

It is possible that finally block does not execute. if yes then explain with the example.

Vulpes · Answer

Yes the code in the finally block won't execute if certain fatal exceptions occur which cause the application to terminate abruptly. One such exception is a stack overflow. Here's an example: using System; class Test { static int MyInt { get { return MyInt; } // calls itself recursively till stack overflows } static void Main() { try { int i = MyInt; } catch(Exception ex) { Console.WriteLine(ex.Message); } finally { Console.WriteLine(This is within finally); // never executes } Console.ReadKey(); } }