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OverflowError

How to Fix OverflowError

Understanding and resolving OverflowError in Python

What is OverflowError?

An OverflowError occurs when a calculation exceeds the maximum limit for a numeric type.

Common Causes

Common causes of this error...

How to Fix

Wrong Code

# Code that causes the error
import math
result = math.exp(1000)

Correct Code

# Fixed code
import math
try:
    result = math.exp(1000)
except OverflowError:
    result = float('inf')

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