Python Exceptions 101

Learn the proper handling of Python exceptions as well as protecting yourself from when things go wrong. You’ll also learn about how to clean up, after an exception occurs, as well as defining your own exception types when the need arises.

Note: This course uses Python 2.7 in its coding examples.

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3 Lessons
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Python Exceptions

3 Lessons 12m

1. Introduction to Exceptions 07:00

2. Cleaning Up After Errors 04:24

3. Defining Your Own Exceptions 01:34

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About Mahdi Yusuf

Mahdi is the CTO of Gyroscope, the co-founder of the PyCoder’s Weekly, and a longtime Pythoneer.

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