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The Crucial Python Error Handling Practice You Might Be Missing(Python Core in Action 8)

Learn the essentials of Python exception handling, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure your code runs smoothly. Discover practical tips and scenarios.

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Meng Li
Aug 05, 2024
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July 12, 2024
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Today, I want to talk about Python's exception handling.

Like in other languages, exception handling is a common and important mechanism in Python.

In my work, I've often seen engineers submit code that misses exception handling in some places.

If these exceptions occur frequently, it can lead to urgent notifications shortly after the code is pushed to production—indicating server crashes.

If the impact is significant, it affects users greatly, and the engineer might have to present an apology in a meeting, which can be quite embarrassing.

Such incidents are common, reminding us of the importance of properly understanding and handling exceptions in programs.

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