[Solved] How can you safely read a file and ensure it is closed automatically even if an error occurs? - Ans: Use a using statement with StreamReader | C Sharp (C#)

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How can you safely read a file and ensure it is closed automatically even if an error occurs?

ACall StreamReader.Close() manually after reading

BUse a using statement with StreamReader

CUse File.ReadAllText without any try-catch

DOpen file with FileStream and never close it

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand resource management
Using statement ensures automatic disposal of StreamReader even on exceptions.
Step 2: Compare other options
Manual Close may be skipped on errors; ReadAllText reads but no error handling; never closing file causes resource leaks.
Final Answer:
Use a using statement with StreamReader -> Option B
Quick Check:
Using statement ensures safe file closing [OK]

Quick Trick: Wrap StreamReader in using to auto-close file [OK]

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