How to Fix IndexError

What is IndexError?

An IndexError occurs when you try to access an index that is out of the range of a list or other indexable collection.

Common Causes

Common causes of this error...

How to Fix

Wrong Code

# Code that causes the error
my_list = [1, 2, 3]
print(my_list[3])

Correct Code

# Fixed code
my_list = [1, 2, 3]
if len(my_list) > 3:
    print(my_list[3])
else:
    print('Index out of range')