try, except, else and finally in Python

try, except, else and finally in Python — a practical guide to Python try except finally with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.

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Short description

`else` runs when no exception occurs. `finally` always runs — perfect for closing resources.

Full form

try:
    n = int('10')
except ValueError:
    print('bad')
else:
    print('ok', n)
finally:
    print('cleanup')