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Sandy Leon
2,246 Pointssys.exit() vs. break
What benefits does using sys.exit() have over using break in this particular problem? For example I did if attempt_count == 3: print("Too many attempts! Try again later!") break Would it have been better to use sys.exit()?
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Steven Parker
230,688 PointsA "break" is only allowed in a loop, and it causes the loop to end but the rest of the program continues.
On the other hand, "sys.exit()" can be used anywhere and it causes the entire program to end.
Sandy Leon
2,246 PointsSandy Leon
2,246 PointsOhhh Ok. It just so happened that both worked the same way in my particular program haha. Thanks!