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Use overflow error as condition in Python?

I need to use an overflow error in Python as a condition. I.E. if the overflow error occurs then perform function b, rather than simply halting the program.

I can't find the right keywords to google if this is possible, can anyone point me in the right direction?

Solution

  • Just use a try/except block:

    try:
    raise OverflowError("Uuuups")
except OverflowError as e:
    do_some_stuff(e)

    Here you have a live example