finally — Easy Examples

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

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Guaranteed cleanup

Using finally to ensure code always runs.

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")
Expected Output
Trying...
Result: 5.0
This ALWAYS runs

Trying...
Caught error
Cleanup done

finally always executes, whether the try block succeeds, raises an exception, or returns. Use it for cleanup like closing files or releasing locks.

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