The Ultimate Guide to Python Programming With Python 3.10 - assert Statements

The video tutorial explains error checking in Python, focusing on using if statements and assert statements. It highlights the differences between these two methods, emphasizing that assert statements are used to ensure conditions are true, raising errors if not. The tutorial also discusses handling missing data and the implications of using assert statements in place of if statements, noting that assert is not a replacement but a tool for condition validation.

What is the purpose of using an assert statement in Python?

Explain how an assertion error is raised when a condition is false.

How does the assert statement differ from an if statement?

What happens if an assert statement fails during the execution of a program?

In what situations should you use an assert statement?