ModuleNotFoundError — Easy Playground

Subclass of ImportError; raised when a module cannot be located

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# Triggering and catching ModuleNotFoundError
try:
    import nonexistent_module_xyz
except ModuleNotFoundError as e:
    print(f"Caught ModuleNotFoundError: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

Output

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ModuleNotFoundError is raised when subclass of importerror; raised when a module cannot be located. 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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