finally

KeywordPython 2.0+Beginner

Block that always executes after try/except, used for cleanup

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Documentation: Official Docs
Python Version: 2.0+

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python

# finally runs no matter what
try:
    print("Trying...")
    result = 10 / 2
    print(f"Result: {result}")
finally:
    print("This ALWAYS runs")

print()

# finally runs even when exception occurs
try:
    print("Trying...")
    result = 10 / 0
except ZeroDivisionError:
    print("Caught error")
finally:
    print("Cleanup done")