python catch exception and continue try block

Question

Can I return to executing try-block after exception occurs? (The goal is to write less) For Example:

try:
    do_smth1()
except:
    pass

try:
    do_smth2(         


        

Answer 1

You can achieve what you want, but with a different syntax. You can use a "finally" block after the try/except. Doing this way, python will execute the block of code regardless the exception was thrown, or not.

Like this:

try:
    do_smth1()
except:
    pass
finally:
    do_smth2()

But, if you want to execute do_smth2() only if the exception was not thrown, use a "else" block:

try:
    do_smth1()
except:
    pass
else:
    do_smth2()

You can mix them too, in a try/except/else/finally clause. Have fun!