ConnectionError — Easy Examples

Base class for connection-related errors

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Triggering ConnectionError

How ConnectionError is raised and how to catch it.

python
# Triggering and catching ConnectionError
try:
    raise ConnectionError("connection failed")
except ConnectionError as e:
    print(f"Caught ConnectionError: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

ConnectionError is raised when base class for connection-related errors. Always catch specific exceptions rather than bare except clauses.

Handling ConnectionError

Basic error handling pattern for ConnectionError.

python
# Safe handling pattern
def safe_operation():
    try:
        raise ConnectionError("connection failed")
    except ConnectionError:
        print("Operation failed gracefully")
        return None

result = safe_operation()
print(f"Result: {result}")

Wrapping risky operations in try/except blocks prevents your program from crashing.

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