[Python-bugs-list] Syntax (PR#177)

[Skip Montanaro]

    Simon> I don't know if this is a bug, or is intentional behaviour for a
    Simon> specific reason.

    Simon> The following code produces a syntax error about the continue not
    Simon> being within a looping structure rather than a prefectly silly
    Simon> infinite loop...

    Simon> while 1:
    Simon>   try:
    Simon>     continue
    Simon>   except:
    Simon>     pass

Continue, break and return within try clauses are not allowed.  It's a
known limitation of the implementation.  The language reference manual
states:

    A continue statement is illegal in the try clause. (The reason is a
    problem with the current implementation -- this restriction may be
    lifted in the future).

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