Python: Getting the error message of an exception

Question

In python 2.6.6, how can I capture the error message of an exception.

IE:

response_dict = {} # contains info to response under a django view.
try:
           


        

Answer 1

You should use unicode instead of string if you are going to translate your application.

BTW, Im case you're using json because of an Ajax request, I suggest you to send errors back with HttpResponseServerError rather than HttpResponse:

from django.http import HttpResponse, HttpResponseServerError
response_dict = {} # contains info to response under a django view.
try:
    plan.save()
    response_dict.update({'plan_id': plan.id})
except IntegrityError, e: #contains my own custom exception raising with custom messages.
    return HttpResponseServerError(unicode(e))

return HttpResponse(json.dumps(response_dict), mimetype="application/json")

and then manage errors in your Ajax procedure. If you wish I can post some sample code.