Python’s simplicity is deceiving. Sometimes, everything looks right — until the error messages start piling up. If you’ve encountered bizarre errors in Python, you’re not alone. Below, I’ve gathered five of the trickiest (and most common) Python errors. You’ll see only the broken code here; if you’re stumped on how to resolve these issues, watch the video embedded in each section for the full explanations. Curious to see if you’ve fallen into any of these traps?
IndentationError: unexpected indent
Let’s start with an infamous Python error. An extra space. A misplaced tab. That’s all it takes.
def greet(): print("Hello, world!") print("This line is indented incorrectly")
Not so obvious, right? If you’re struggling to get this straightened out, the video below shows exactly where it all went wrong.
