What is the purpose of the 'as' keyword in the 'except' clause (e.g., `except ValueError as e`)?

The 'as' keyword allows you to assign the exception object to a variable within the 'except' clause. This variable (e.g., 'e' in `except ValueError as e`) gives you access to the exception object's attributes and methods, such as the error message. This is useful for logging or providing more detailed error information.