freeCodeCamp/curriculum/challenges/arabic/09-information-security/python-for-penetration-testing/developing-a-port-scanner.md

id, title, challengeType, videoId, bilibiliIds, dashedName

id	title	challengeType	videoId	bilibiliIds	dashedName
5ea9997bbec2e9bc47e94db4	Developing a Port Scanner	11	z_qkqZS7KZ4	aid bvid cid 208077317 BV1Uh411p7HS 409036706	developing-a-port-scanner

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What is the main difference between the .connect() and .connect_ex() methods?

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There is no difference between the two methods.

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If there is an error or if no host is found, .connect() returns an error code while .connect_ex() raises an exception.

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If there is an error or if no host is found, .connect() raises an exception while .connect_ex() returns an error code.

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