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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Roja kajoka
Roja kajoka
701 Points

can i be helped there?

help me please

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    if len(product_idea) < 3:
    return product_idea + "inator" 
raise ValueError ("thanks in advance!")

2 Answers

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points

You are very close.

  • the raise statement should be indented to be inside in if code block
  • the return statement should be outside the if code block

Post back if you need more help. Good luck!!!

Anuj Bhusari
Anuj Bhusari
12,240 Points
Anuj Bhusari
Anuj Bhusari
12,240 Points

Your indentation is wrong.