TabError — Easy Playground

Raised when tabs and spaces are mixed inconsistently

Python Playground

# Triggering and catching TabError
try:
    exec("if True:\n\t x = 1\n  y = 2")
except TabError as e:
    print(f"Caught TabError: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

Output

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TabError is raised when raised when tabs and spaces are mixed inconsistently. 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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