RecursionError — Easy Playground

Raised when the maximum recursion depth is exceeded

Python Playground

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

Output

Click "Run" to execute your code

RecursionError is raised when raised when the maximum recursion depth is exceeded. 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?

View all Easy examples for RecursionError