Fun with Infinite Loops in Delphi and Java

Look at the Java and Delphi source codes below. Which one will compile, and which one will run in an infinite loop? (click on ‘more…’ to see the answer)

Java:

void loop() {
 while (true) {
  try {
   return;
  } finally {
   continue;
  }
 }
}

Delphi:

procedure Loop;
begin
 while True do
 try
  Exit;
 finally
  Continue;
 end;
end;

Answer: Only the Java code compiles, and runs in an infinite loop. The Delphi compiler will stop with the error message “Cannot BREAK, CONTINUE or EXIT out of a FINALLY clause”.