Confusion over embedded statement difference between C/C++ and C#

[abdekker]

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Referring to this article: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/misc/cs1023

A suggested resolution to the problem is missing. For example: bool myBool = true; if (myBool) int myInt = 3;

CS1023 can be resolved by adding braces (there may be other solutions): bool myBool = false; if (myBool) { int myInt = 3; }

Optionally, a link to some rational behind why C# is different to C/C++ in this case would be interesting/helpful. In Visual 2019 Pro, targeting C++ 17, the following both work in C++, but both generate CS1023 in C#:

// Works in C++ bool myBool = false; if (myBool) int myInt = 3;

// Also works in C++ bool myBool = false; int i = 0; if (myBool) xx : i++;

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• Content: Compiler Error CS1023
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[BillWagner]

That's a good comment @abdekker

I'll keep this open to consider when we update the compiler warnings and errors section.