Pass Statement
Placeholder for empty blocks
Interview Relevant: Python-specific
Pass Statement
Placeholder that does nothing.
Code Examples
Using pass as a placeholder.
python
1# Empty function body
2def not_implemented():
3 pass
4
5# Empty class
6class EmptyClass:
7 pass
8
9# Empty loop (waiting)
10while not ready():
11 pass
12
13# Empty except block (not recommended)
14try:
15 risky_operation()
16except:
17 pass # Silently ignore
18
19# Placeholder in if
20if condition:
21 pass # TODO: implement
22else:
23 do_something()