Exception Handling in Python · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Computer Science
Explain why specific exception classes should generally be handled before a general exception class such as Exception. Include a short Python example…
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Explain why specific exception classes should generally be handled before a general exception class such as Exception. Include a short Python example showing the correct order.
Solution
A general handler such as except Exception: can catch a ZeroDivisionError, so placing it first makes later specific handlers ineffective. The specific-to-general order preserves precise error handling while still allowing unexpected exceptions to be handled.
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