EOFError — Easy Examples

Raised when input() hits end-of-file without reading data

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Triggering EOFError

How EOFError is raised and how to catch it.

python
# Triggering and catching EOFError
try:
    raise EOFError("unexpected end of file")
except EOFError as e:
    print(f"Caught EOFError: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

EOFError is raised when raised when input() hits end-of-file without reading data. Always catch specific exceptions rather than bare except clauses.

Handling EOFError

Basic error handling pattern for EOFError.

python
# Safe handling pattern
def safe_operation():
    try:
        raise EOFError("unexpected end of file")
    except EOFError:
        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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