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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Tuples Stringcases

Posted by __ROLLER__ Angel
__ROLLER__ Angel
25,606 Points

Challenge is particular about which str method you use

Wondering why I couldn't pass the challenge using .capitalize()

Once I swapped .capitalize() with .title() in my code, I was able to complete the challenge. Why didn't it let me use .capitalize() when it returns the same thing?

1 Answer

Torsten Lundahl
Torsten Lundahl
2,570 Points

Actually they don't return the same result. capitalize() returns the string with only the very first letter capitalized. title() returns the string with the first letter in each word capitalized.

E. g. 

"testing both methods".title() 
  > "Testing Both Methods"

"testing both methods".capitalize()
  > "Testing both methods"
__ROLLER__ Angel
__ROLLER__ Angel
25,606 Points

Ahhh, is see. That makes sense now.

Thanks