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Python errors, or exceptions, are problems that occur during program execution and can be categorized into syntax errors, logical errors, and runtime errors. Syntax errors arise from invalid code syntax, logical errors occur when the code runs but produces incorrect results, and runtime errors happen during execution due to unexpected situations. Each type of error requires different approaches for identification and resolution.

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Types-of-Python-Errors

Python errors, or exceptions, are problems that occur during program execution and can be categorized into syntax errors, logical errors, and runtime errors. Syntax errors arise from invalid code syntax, logical errors occur when the code runs but produces incorrect results, and runtime errors happen during execution due to unexpected situations. Each type of error requires different approaches for identification and resolution.

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Types of Python Errors

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Definition of Python Errors
Python Errors Types of Python Errors

Python errors, also known as exceptions, are problems that Python errors can be categorized into three main types:
occur during the execution of a Python program. They signal  syntax errors
that something went wrong and prevent the program from  logical errors
running as intended. They can be caused by various factors,  runtime errors
including incorrect syntax, logical errors, or unexpected events.
Each type has its unique characteristics and requires different
approaches to resolve.
Syntax Errors: Definition,
Example, and How to Fix
Syntax Errors Example
These are errors that occur when A missing colon at the end of an if
the Python interpreter encounters statement, a misplaced parenthesis,
invalid syntax. The interpreter is or an incorrect variable name are
unable to understand the code common examples of syntax errors.
because it doesn't follow the rules
of the Python language.

Fixing Syntax Errors


To fix syntax errors, carefully review the code line by line, focusing on
punctuation, keywords, and variable names. The Python interpreter usually
provides specific error messages with line numbers and descriptions to help
identify the problem.
Syntax Errors: Definition,
Example, and How to Fix
(cont'd)
Identifying Syntax Errors Example
Syntax errors are often easy to The following code snippet will
identify due to the Python produce a syntax error:
interpreter's error messages. It
typically points to the exact line if x == 5
where the error occurred, making it print("x is 5")
easier to pinpoint the issue.

Fixing the Error


To fix the error, add a colon after the if statement.

if x == 5:
print("x is 5")
Logical Errors: Definition,
Example, and How to Fix

Logical Errors Example Fixing Logical


Errors
These errors occur when If you were to calculate
the code runs without the average of three Fixing logical errors often
syntax errors but numbers but accidentally requires thorough
produces incorrect added them twice analysis and debugging.
results. The logic behind instead of dividing by 3, It involves examining the
the code is flawed, you'd have a logical error. code's flow and logic,
leading to unintended understanding what it
outputs. should be doing, and
identifying the
discrepancies between
the expected and actual
outputs.
Logical Errors: Definition, Example, and How to Fix (cont'd)

Example
The code below attempts to find the largest number in a list but contains a logical error.

numbers = [5, 2, 8, 1]
largest = numbers[0]
for number in numbers:
if number < largest:
largest = number
print("The largest number is:", largest)

The Error
The error lies in the comparison. The code compares each number to the current largest value. If the number is smaller than the current largest, it updates the largest value, resulting in the wrong
outcome.

Solution
The comparison should be reversed to find the largest number. Instead of checking if the number is smaller, it should check if the number is greater.

numbers = [5, 2, 8, 1]
largest = numbers[0]
for number in numbers:
if number > largest:
largest = number
print("The largest number is:", largest)
Runtime Errors: Definition,
Example, and How to Fix
Runtime Errors
Runtime errors, also known as exceptions, occur during the execution of a
Python program. These errors are not detected during compilation but arise
when the code encounters unexpected situations or attempts to perform
invalid operations.

Example
Trying to divide a number by zero or accessing an element that doesn't exist
in a list are examples of runtime errors.

Fixing Runtime Errors


Runtime errors are often harder to anticipate than syntax errors. They
require careful consideration of potential issues and the use of error
handling techniques to mitigate their impact.

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