What are some best practices for using `try...except` in Python to write clean and maintainable code?

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What are some best practices for using `try...except` in Python to write clean and maintainable code?
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Some best practices include: only catching exceptions you know how to handle, keeping the `try` block as small as possible, being specific with the exception types you catch, logging exceptions for debugging, and avoiding overly broad `except Exception:` blocks unless necessary. Consider using context managers (e.g., `with` statements) to manage resources safely and handle exceptions automatically.