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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def hide_tooltip_if_necessary(self, key):

 """Hide calltip when necessary"""

        try:
            calltip_char = self.get_character(self.calltip_position)
            before = self.is_cursor_before(self.calltip_position,
                                           char_offset=1)
            other = key in (Qt.Key_ParenRight, Qt.Key_Period, Qt.Key_Tab)
            if calltip_char not in ('?', '(') or before or other:
                QToolTip.hideText()
        except (IndexError, TypeError):
            QToolTip.hideText()