Semicolon in do-while

[Sweetpin2]

Hi,

Is it mandatory to have the semicolon after while in do-while statement. I read it some where & it says it's not mandatory but when i don't give it i am getting compilation error.

So is there any code example to clarify my doubt?

[Guest]

Hi,

Is it mandatory to have the semicolon after while in do-while statement. I read it some where & it says it's not mandatory but when i don't give it i am getting compilation error.

So is there any code example to clarify my doubt?

as per OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification Guide

NOTE: Don’t forget to use a semicolon (;) to end the do-while loop, after specifying its condition. Even some of the experienced programmers overlook it!

[admin]

Yes, it is mandatory as per http://docs.oracle.com/javase/specs/jls ... #jls-14.13

DoStatement:
do Statement while ( Expression ) ;