Python Error Handling Exercises
Exercise 1: Basic Try-Except
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Problem: Write a program that asks the user for two numbers and divides them. Handle the
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ZeroDivisionError if the second number is zero.
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Exercise 2: Multiple Exception Handling
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Problem: Create a program that accesses an element from a list based on user input. Handle
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both IndexError and ValueError.
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Exercise 3: Else Clause
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Problem: Write a program that tries to open and read a file. Use the else clause to print a
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success message if no exceptions occur.
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Exercise 4: Finally Clause
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Problem: Create a program that demonstrates the use of finally clause. The finally block should
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execute regardless of whether an exception occurred.
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Exercise 5: Custom Exception
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Problem: Create a custom exception for age validation. Raise this exception if the entered age
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is negative.
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Exercise 6: Comprehensive Error Handling
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Problem: Write a program that handles multiple potential errors in a banking application.
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Exercise 7: Nested Try-Except
Problem: Create a program with nested try-except blocks to handle different levels of errors.
Exercise 8: Retry Mechanism
Problem: Implement a retry mechanism that allows the user to try again when they enter invalid
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Practice Tips:
1. Start Simple: Begin with basic try-except blocks
2. Test Different Scenarios: Always test your code with both valid and invalid inputs
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3. Be Specific: Catch specific exceptions rather than using bare except clauses
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4. Use Meaningful Messages: Provide helpful error messages to users
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5. Practice Regularly: Error handling improves with consistent practice
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Common Python Exceptions to Know:
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● ValueError: Invalid value
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● TypeError: Wrong type used
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● IndexError: List index out of range
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● KeyError: Dictionary key not found
● FileNotFoundError: File doesn't exist
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● ZeroDivisionError: Division by zero
● ImportError: Module import failed
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These exercises will help you build confidence in handling errors effectively in your Python
programs!
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