In this article, we will learn about the statement ‘raise ValueError’. We will try to understand what it means and when to use it with the help of examples. Without further ado, let’s begin! What is ValueError? To define ValueError in simple terms, it is an exception that is raised when an incorrect value is … Read more
In this article, we will learn how to reraise an exception after you have caught it. We will be explaining the 2 methods to do it with examples. Without further ado, let’s begin! Exceptions can be re-raised for various reasons such as; Here are 2 ways to do that: Method#1: raise inside the except block … Read more
In this article, we’ll see how to raise an error with a custom message in Python. We’ll learn how to use the ‘raise’ statement and we’ll practice all of this with the help of examples. Raising Exception The ‘raise’ statement allows you to throw/raise any error manually. For example: Raising Exception with Custom Message We … Read more
In this article, let us see how we can catch exceptions and log them onto a text file. Logging is a tool used in software engineering to track any and all the events that occur when your program runs. It’s like leaving a trail of breadcrumbs. When something goes wrong, we know where to start … Read more
In this article, let us get ourselves up to speed on the RuntimeError exception in Python. In particular, we will try to answer the following questions. A good grasp of all the built-in exceptions in Python is crucial for anyone serious about becoming a Python Craftsman. This article is all about learning about Runtime Exceptions. … Read more
In this article, we will take a look at the exit() function and learn how to use it the right way! (Yes there is more than one wrong way of using it!) In particular, we will be answering the following questions Let us start with a quick refresher on the exit() function. What is the … Read more
In this article, let us learn all about custom exceptions in Python. In particular, we will try to answer the following questions Let’s begin by addressing what are custom exceptions. What are custom exceptions? In simple words, a “custom exception” a.k.a a “user-defined exception” is an exception that you yourself have defined and designed (as … Read more
In this article, let us see the several options available to us to exit a running Python script and learn when to use which option. Our aim as developers is to write a script that successfully executes. While most of us seem to focus on that, we must also not forget that knowing how to … Read more
In this article, let us learn how to access the exception object that we have just caught in the “except” block and see some useful ways we can use that object to help make our code more robust and professional! I remember the first time I was learning the try-except blocks and exception handling in … Read more
In this article, let us see the difference between the following 2 lines of code in Python and While they both can be used to capture a variety of exceptions in Python, there are subtle differences. For those of you in a hurry, here is a short table showing their similarities and differences! Don’t worry … Read more