TypeError

Built-in ExceptionPython 2.0+Beginner

Raised when an operation is applied to an object of inappropriate type

Quick Info

Documentation
Official Docs
Python Version
2.0+

Learn by Difficulty

Quick Example

python
# Triggering and catching TypeError
try:
    len(42)
except TypeError as e:
    print(f"Caught TypeError: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

TypeError is raised when raised when an operation is applied to an object of inappropriate type. Always catch specific exceptions rather than bare except clauses.

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exceptionerror-handlingcore