IndentationError — Easy Playground

Raised when indentation is incorrect

Python Playground

# Triggering and catching IndentationError
try:
    exec("  x = 1")
except IndentationError as e:
    print(f"Caught IndentationError: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

Output

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IndentationError is raised when raised when indentation is incorrect. 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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