Defensive Programming and Error Handling
Techniques for writing code that handles unexpected inputs and prevents system crashes using try-except blocks.
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Techniques for writing code that handles unexpected inputs and prevents system crashes using try-except blocks.
Key Questions
- Why is it impossible to prove that a program is 100 percent free of bugs?
- How does a programmer balance the need for user convenience with the need for strict data validation?
- What is the difference between testing for correctness and testing for robustness?
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