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The document discusses error handling in Python programs. It provides an example Python code that uses a try/except block to gracefully handle a file not existing error. It then lists several strategies for effectively handling file errors in large production programs like establishing an error handling hierarchy, retrying operations, and implementing fallback mechanisms, user notifications, error reporting, and recovery.

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The document discusses error handling in Python programs. It provides an example Python code that uses a try/except block to gracefully handle a file not existing error. It then lists several strategies for effectively handling file errors in large production programs like establishing an error handling hierarchy, retrying operations, and implementing fallback mechanisms, user notifications, error reporting, and recovery.

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Part 1 :

Python program :
try:
file = open("nonexistent_file.txt", "r")
content = file.read()
print(content)
file.close()
except FileNotFoundError:
print("Error: The file 'nonexistent_file.txt' does not exist.")

Output:
Error: The file 'nonexistent_file.txt' does not exist.
Explanation:
1. The try block attempts to open a file named "nonexistent_file.txt" in read mode
using open("nonexistent_file.txt", "r").
2. If the file is found, it reads the content using file.read() and prints it.
3. If the file is not found, the except FileNotFoundError block is executed and the error
message "Error: The file 'nonexistent_file.txt' does not exist." is printed.
By catching the FileNotFoundError exception, the program can handle the situation gracefully
instead of crashing with an unhandled exception.

Part 2
1. Error Handling Hierarchy: Establish an error handling hierarchy based on the
severity of the error. For example, non-critical file errors (e.g., missing non-essential
files) could be logged and handled gracefully, while critical file errors (e.g., missing
configuration files) might require the program to terminate gracefully with an
appropriate error message.
2. Retrying Operations: In some cases, it might be appropriate to retry file operations
after a certain delay or a limited number of attempts. This can be useful for handling
temporary issues, such as network glitches or file locks.
3. Fallback Mechanisms: Implement fallback mechanisms for critical file operations.
For example, if a file cannot be read from the primary location, the program could
attempt to read it from a backup location or use default values.
4. User Notifications: Depending on the application, it might be necessary to notify
users or administrators about file errors, especially for critical errors that require
manual intervention or configuration changes.
5. Error Reporting and Monitoring: Integrate error reporting and monitoring systems
to track file errors in production environments. This can help identify recurring issues,
monitor error trends, and take proactive measures to prevent or mitigate future
occurrences.
6. Error Recovery: Implement error recovery mechanisms, such as checkpointing or
transaction rollbacks, to ensure data integrity and consistency in case of file errors
during critical operations.
7. Testing and Validation: Thoroughly test and validate file operations during
development and deployment phases to identify and address potential file errors before
they occur in production environments.
By implementing these strategies, large production programs can effectively handle file
errors, maintain data integrity, provide a better user experience, and facilitate easier
debugging and maintenance.

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