MemoryError — Easy Examples

Raised when an operation runs out of memory

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Triggering MemoryError

How MemoryError is raised and how to catch it.

python
# Triggering and catching MemoryError
try:
    raise MemoryError("simulated memory error")
except MemoryError as e:
    print(f"Caught MemoryError: {e}")
    print(f"Type: {type(e).__name__}")

MemoryError is raised when raised when an operation runs out of memory. Always catch specific exceptions rather than bare except clauses.

Handling MemoryError

Basic error handling pattern for MemoryError.

python
# Safe handling pattern
def safe_operation():
    try:
        raise MemoryError("simulated memory error")
    except MemoryError:
        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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