Title SEO: 5 Common Python Errors and How to Fix Them for Beginners

There are many different types of errors in Python. Whether you are new or experienced, you have probably encountered at least one annoying error. Some errors are easy to spot, while others make you scratch your head. Here are the 5 most common errors in Python and how to fix them.

 

1. IndentationError – Indentation error

If you are new to Python, or coming from C/C++ or Java, this is probably the most common mistake you will make.
Python uses indentation to define blocks of code, instead of punctuation marks {}like other languages.

For example:

for i in range(5): print(i) 

 

Running this section will give an IndentationError because print(i)it is not properly indented. How to fix:

for i in range(5): print(i) 

Note:

Don't mix tabs and spaces , as it's hard to spot errors with the naked eye. Also, when copying code from different editors, remember to double-check the indentation.

2. SyntaxError – Syntax error

Every language has its own set of syntax rules. If you write them wrong, Python won't understand what you want to do.

Some common syntax errors:

1. Forgot the :mark after if, for, def.

2. Mistyped keyword: write esleinstead of else.

3. Use reserved keywords as variable names.

4. Confuse =(assign) with ==(compare).

5. Omitted parentheses or quotes.

The good news is that Python usually tells you which line is causing the error and what kind of error it is, making it easier to fix. If you use an IDE like PyCharm or VS Code, they will also suggest fixes very quickly.

3. IndexError – Index out of range error

Python indexes from 0 . If the list has Nelements, a valid index is 0 → N-1.

numbers = [1, 2, 3] print(numbers[3]) # IndexError 

How to avoid: always check the list length before accessing:

if index < len(numbers): print(numbers[index]) 

Also, don't iterate and edit the list in the loop at the same time, because it's easy to get an IndexError.

4. ValueError – Invalid value

This error occurs when the data type is correct , but the value is invalid .

For example:

int("ten") # ValueError 

The function int()receives a string as correct, but "ten"not a number so it fails.

Or:

import math math.sqrt(-5) # ValueError 

The function sqrt()only accepts positive numbers.

How to handle: used try-exceptto avoid crash:

try: num = int(input("Nhập số: ")) except ValueError as e: print("Giá trị không hợp lệ:", e) 

5. AttributeError – Wrong attribute call

Raised when calling a method or property that does not exist on the object.

For example:

text = "hello" text.push() # AttributeError 

String has no function push().

Or:

user = None print(user.name) # AttributeError 

How to handle:

1. Use type()or isinstance()to check the object type.

2. Used dir(obj)to see what properties an object has.

Conclude

Python is a friendly and easy-to-learn language, but there are still many errors that confuse beginners. Understanding the 5 common errors above will help you debug faster, write cleaner and more 'Pythonic' code.