MemoryError — Easy Playground

Raised when an operation runs out of memory

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# 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__}")

Output

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MemoryError is raised when raised when an operation runs out of memory. 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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