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Python Errors Guide

The document outlines common Python errors, providing definitions and examples for each type. Errors include SyntaxError, IndentationError, NameError, TypeError, and others, each with a brief explanation and a code example illustrating the error. This serves as a reference for understanding and troubleshooting common issues in Python programming.

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Python Errors Guide

The document outlines common Python errors, providing definitions and examples for each type. Errors include SyntaxError, IndentationError, NameError, TypeError, and others, each with a brief explanation and a code example illustrating the error. This serves as a reference for understanding and troubleshooting common issues in Python programming.

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Common Python Errors - Definitions & Examples

SyntaxError

Occurs when Python cannot parse code due to incorrect syntax.

Example:

if True print('Hello')

# SyntaxError: invalid syntax

IndentationError

Occurs when code blocks are not properly indented.

Example:

def greet():

print('Hi')

# IndentationError: expected an indented block

NameError

Occurs when a variable or function name is not defined.

Example:

print(age)

# NameError: name 'age' is not defined

TypeError

Occurs when an operation is applied to an object of inappropriate type.

Example:

'2' + 2

# TypeError: can only concatenate str (not "int") to str


Common Python Errors - Definitions & Examples

ValueError

Occurs when a function receives an argument of right type but inappropriate value.

Example:

int('abc')

# ValueError: invalid literal for int() with base 10: 'abc'

IndexError

Occurs when accessing a list index that is out of range.

Example:

lst = [1,2,3]; print(lst[5])

# IndexError: list index out of range

KeyError

Occurs when accessing a dictionary with a key that doesn't exist.

Example:

d = {'name':'John'}; print(d['age'])

# KeyError: 'age'

AttributeError

Occurs when an attribute reference or assignment fails.

Example:

'hello'.push('o')

# AttributeError: 'str' object has no attribute 'push'

ModuleNotFoundError
Common Python Errors - Definitions & Examples

Occurs when trying to import a non-existent module.

Example:

import notamodule

# ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'notamodule'

ImportError

Occurs when importing a part of a module that doesn't exist.

Example:

from math import cosine

# ImportError: cannot import name 'cosine' from 'math'

ZeroDivisionError

Occurs when dividing a number by zero.

Example:

5/0

# ZeroDivisionError: division by zero

OverflowError

Occurs when a number is too large to be represented.

Example:

import math; math.exp(1000)

# OverflowError: math range error

FileNotFoundError

Occurs when trying to open a file that doesn't exist.


Common Python Errors - Definitions & Examples

Example:

open('nofile.txt')

# FileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory

RuntimeError

A generic error raised when an error is detected that doesn't fall in other categories.

Example:

raise RuntimeError('Unexpected error')

AssertionError

Occurs when an assert statement fails.

Example:

assert 2 + 2 == 5

# AssertionError

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