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MemoryError: out of memory (variant 10)
How to fix MemoryError in Python — out of memory.
Error Message
MemoryError: out of memory
What It Means
Python raised MemoryError because something in your code violated language rules or runtime expectations.
Common Causes
- Typo in variable, function, or module name
- Wrong data type for the operation
- Missing import or uninstalled dependency
- Incorrect indentation or syntax
How to Fix
Process data in chunks; use generators.
Example
# Problem scenario related to MemoryError
# ... code that triggers the error ...
# Fixed version
# Apply the fix described above
Prevention
- Run
python -m py_compile script.pybefore committing - Use a linter (
ruff,flake8) and type checker (mypy) - Write tests for edge cases (empty input, None, zero)