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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Fully Functional

Sachin Kanchan
Sachin Kanchan
564 Points
Posted by Sachin Kanchan
Sachin Kanchan
564 Points

Cannot execute Function call in python shell

When I make changes and save the functions.py workspace file, then the code runs fine.

But when I enter PYTHON shell, and rewrite same code, it shows error. Why? https://www.dropbox.com/s/5uwfds0ua6vpedm/python.JPG?dl=0

1 Answer

Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,120 Points
Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,120 Points

To run it in the shell, you need to make sure the function definition part of your code gets executed before you can call it. To do this, press Enter a second time after your return statement so that you see the >>> prompt rather than the ...

Then enter your function call.