FileExistsError — Easy Playground

Raised when trying to create a file that already exists

Python Playground

# Triggering and catching FileExistsError
try:
    raise FileExistsError("example error")
except FileExistsError as e:
    print(f"Caught FileExistsError: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

Output

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FileExistsError is raised when raised when trying to create a file that already exists. Always catch specific exceptions rather than bare except clauses.

Challenge

Try modifying the code above to explore different behaviors. Can you extend the example to handle a new use case?

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