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Python Exception Handling

The document outlines the types of built-in exceptions in Python, such as SyntaxError, TypeError, and ZeroDivisionError, along with their meanings. It explains the use of try-except blocks for handling exceptions, including examples of catching multiple exceptions, using finally and else blocks. Additionally, it discusses the advantages of try-except, such as preventing crashes and enhancing debugging, as well as disadvantages like potential performance overhead and increased code complexity.

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Python Exception Handling

The document outlines the types of built-in exceptions in Python, such as SyntaxError, TypeError, and ZeroDivisionError, along with their meanings. It explains the use of try-except blocks for handling exceptions, including examples of catching multiple exceptions, using finally and else blocks. Additionally, it discusses the advantages of try-except, such as preventing crashes and enhancing debugging, as well as disadvantages like potential performance overhead and increased code complexity.

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Types of Exceptions and Try-Except in Python

1. Types of Exceptions in Python


Python provides several built-in exceptions that can be categorized as follows:

1.1 Common Built-in Exceptions


SyntaxError – Raised when there is a syntax mistake in Python code.
TypeError – Raised when an operation or function is applied to an object of inappropriate type.
ValueError – Raised when a function gets an argument of the right type but inappropriate value.
IndexError – Raised when trying to access an index that is out of range.
KeyError – Raised when a dictionary key is not found.
ZeroDivisionError – Raised when dividing by zero.
AttributeError – Raised when an invalid attribute reference is made.
IOError – Raised when an input/output operation fails.
FileNotFoundError – Raised when trying to open a file that does not exist.

2. Try-Except (Try-Catch) in Python


The
try-except
block in Python is used for handling exceptions.

2.1 Basic Try-Except Example


try:
x = 10 / 0 # This will raise ZeroDivisionError
except ZeroDivisionError:
print("Cannot divide by zero!")

2.2 Catching Multiple Exceptions

try:
a = int("abc") # This will raise ValueError
b = [1, 2, 3]
print(b[5]) # This will raise IndexError
except (ValueError, IndexError) as e:
print(f"An error occurred: {e}")

2.3 Using Finally Block

try:
file = open("test.txt", "r")
except FileNotFoundError:
print("File not found!")
finally:
print("Execution completed.")

2.4 Using Else Block


try:
num = int(input("Enter a number: "))
print(f"You entered: {num}")
except ValueError:
print("Invalid input, please enter a number.")
else:
print("Execution successful.")

3. Advantages and Disadvantages of Try-Except

Advantages:
Prevents program crashes – Handles unexpected errors gracefully.
Enhances debugging – Helps identify and handle exceptions properly.
Improves user experience – Provides friendly error messages instead of program termination.
Ensures resource management – Allows proper handling of files, database connections, etc.

Disadvantages:

Overuse can hide bugs – Catching all exceptions might suppress critical errors.
Performance overhead – Handling exceptions is slower than regular code execution.
Complexity – Nested try-except blocks can make code harder to read and maintain.
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