Handling TypeError for Function Parameters
When using functions, a TypeError
can occur if you provide arguments of incorrect types or if required arguments are missing.
This occurs when you pass arguments of the wrong type to a function or when you don't provide the required number of arguments.
def add(x, y): return x + y # Passing wrong type of argument add('3', 5) # Cannot add a string and a number # Missing argument add(10) # The 2nd argument is not provided
Handling TypeError
TypeError
can be managed using a try-except
block as shown below.
def add(x, y): return x + y try: add('3', 5) except TypeError: print('It is not possible to add a string and a number.')
In the code above, when add('3', 5)
is executed, a TypeError
is raised, and it is handled by the except TypeError
block which outputs It is not possible to add a string and a number.
What are the causes of TypeError
in a function?
Using the wrong function name
Not declaring variables
Passing arguments of the wrong type or not providing the required number of arguments
No return statement in the function
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