Description
Since PHP 8.0, exceptions are allowed without capturing them into variables1.
Syntax
Pre PHP8
try {
changeImportantData();
} catch (PermissionException $ex) {
echo "You don't have permission to do this";
}Post PHP8
try {
changeImportantData();
} catch (PermissionException) { // The intention is clear: exception details are irrelevant
echo "You don't have permission to do this";
}