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Syntax Errors and Exceptions

Syntax Errors and Exceptions

Learn about syntax errors and exceptions with the coding examples.

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Syntax errors

If things go wrong during compilation, the following reasons could be why:

  • Something in the program is not written per the Python language guidelines.
Python 3.8
print 'Hello'     # ( ) is missing
  • The error is reported by the interpreter/compiler.
Python 3.8
b = 2.5
d = 'Nagpur'
a = b + float(d)  # d is a string, so it cannot be converted to float
  • A required action is needed to rectify the issue.
Python 3.8
import math
a = math.pow(3)   # pow( ) needs two arguments

Other common syntax errors are:

  • Leaving out a symbol, such as a colon, comma, or brackets.
  • Misspelling a keyword.
  • Incorrect
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