MemoryError
Built-in ExceptionPython 2.0+Intermediate
Raised when an operation runs out of memory
Quick Info
- Documentation
- Official Docs
- Python Version
- 2.0+
Learn by Difficulty
Quick Example
python
# Triggering and catching MemoryError try: raise MemoryError("simulated memory error") except MemoryError as e: print(f"Caught MemoryError: {e}") print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")
MemoryError is raised when raised when an operation runs out of memory. Always catch specific exceptions rather than bare except clauses.
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